Massive Hemoptysis Cases Intubated with the Univent(R) Bronchial Blocker for Lung Protection.

Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases

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Moon, Jae Young¹  Lee, Young Seok¹  Lyu, Jiwon¹  Huh, Jin Won¹  Hong, Sang Bum¹  Kim, Sang We²  Lim, Chae Man¹  Koh, YounSuck¹ 

[1] Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine;Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Oncology, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine

关键词: Hemoptysis;    Intubation;    Airway management;    instrumentation;   

DOI  :  10.4046/trd.2012.72.2.212

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases

【 摘 要 】

Massive hemoptysis is a life-threatening condition and sometimes leads to death due to airway obstruction rather than exsanguinations. In a critical hemoptysis, endotracheal intubation may be necessary to maintain adequate gas exchange and protect the unaffected side of the lung. Bronchial blockers (BBs), commonly used technique for one-lung ventilation in thoracic or cardiac surgeries, are valuable devices for protecting the airway in massive endobronchial bleeding. We report three cases intubated with BBs, Univent(R), in massive hemoptysis. We suggest that BBs are one of the indispensable equipments for respiratory specialized wards and intensive care units.

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