Management of traumatic pneumothorax with massive air leakage: role of a bronchial blocker: a case report

Massive air leakage through a lacerated lung produces inadequate ventilation and hypoxemia. Tube exchange from a single to double lumen endotracheal tube (DLT), and lung separation to maintain oxygenation, are challenging for seriously injured patients. In this case report, we aim to describe how a...

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Main Authors: Dong Kyu Lee, Sang Ho Lim, Byung Gun Lim, Sung Wook Kang, Heezoo Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Anesthesiologists 2014-11-01
Series:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
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Online Access:http://ekja.org/upload/pdf/kjae-67-354.pdf