Massive Hemoptysis Cases Intubated with the Univent(R) Bronchial Blocker for Lung Protection.
10.4046/trd.2012.72.2.212
- Author:
Jae Young MOON
1
;
Young Seok LEE
;
Jiwon LYU
;
Jin Won HUH
;
Sang Bum HONG
;
Sang We KIM
;
Chae Man LIM
;
YounSuck KOH
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. yskoh@amc.seoul.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Hemoptysis;
Intubation;
Airway management;
instrumentation
- MeSH:
Airway Management;
Airway Obstruction;
Hemoptysis;
Hemorrhage;
Intensive Care Units;
Intubation;
Intubation, Intratracheal;
Lung;
One-Lung Ventilation
- From:Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
2012;72(2):212-217
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
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.
