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Lung Separation in the Morbidly Obese Patient
Joint Authors
Campos, Javier H.
Ueda, Kenichi
Source
Anesthesiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Lung separation techniques in the morbidly obese patient undergoing thoracic or esophageal surgery may be at risk of complications during airway management.
Access to the airway in the obese patient can be a challenge because they have altered airway anatomy, including a short and redundant neck, limited neck extension and accumulation of fat deposition in the pharyngeal wall contributing to difficult laryngoscopy.
Securing the airway is the first priority in these patients followed by appropriate techniques for lung separation with the use of a single-lumen endotracheal tube and a bronchial blocker or another alternative is with the use of a double-lumen endotracheal tube.
This review is focused on the use of lung isolation devices in the obese patient.
The recommendations are based upon scientific evidence, case reports or personal experience.
Fiberoptic bronchoscopy must be used to place and confirm proper placement of a single-lumen endotracheal tube, bronchial blocker or double-lumen endotracheal tube.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Campos, Javier H.& Ueda, Kenichi. 2012. Lung Separation in the Morbidly Obese Patient. Anesthesiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Campos, Javier H.& Ueda, Kenichi. Lung Separation in the Morbidly Obese Patient. Anesthesiology Research and Practice No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454573
American Medical Association (AMA)
Campos, Javier H.& Ueda, Kenichi. Lung Separation in the Morbidly Obese Patient. Anesthesiology Research and Practice. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-454573
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-454573