Open AccessA Prospective, Ex Vivo Trial of Endobronchial Blockade Management Utilizing 3 Commonly Available Bronchial Blockers
Author(s) -
Christopher R. Gilbert,
Christopher Mallow,
Candice L. Wishire,
Shu Ching Chang,
Lonny Yarmus,
Eric Vallières,
Katherine Haeck,
Jed A. Gorden
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
anesthesia and analgesia/anesthesia and analgesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.404
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1526-7598
pISSN - 0003-2999
DOI - 10.1213/ane.0000000000004397
Subject(s) - balloon , saline , medicine , balloon catheter , stent , ex vivo , catheter , blockade , anesthesia , surgery , radiology , cardiology , in vivo , biology , receptor , microbiology and biotechnology
Lung isolation with bronchial blockers is a well-described and accepted procedure, often described for use during the management of massive hemoptysis. Recommendations for balloon inflation are sparse, with some advocating for saline whereas other suggest air, including the manufacturers. We sought to evaluate the optimal method for balloon inflation in an ex vivo trial.