Complicated intubations
- • Operator skill level, patient condition, and anatomy may contribute to difficult intubations
- • Multiple attempts are often required to achieve proper endotracheal tube placement3
– Multiple attempts at intubation may result in risks such as inadequate ventilation,
damaged soft tissue and vocal chords, and possible aspiration4
Interrupted visualization during lung isolation
- • For most lung isolation procedures, placement of either a single-lumen (SL) tube with a bronchial blocker or a double-lumen (DL) tube requires the use of a bronchoscope to confirm correct positioning within the trachea3
- • Bronchoscopes may not provide continuous visualization and may also obscure the airway when used with endotracheal tubes
Unpredictable events
- • Tube displacement, bronchial blocker dislocation, or other respiratory mishaps may occur unexpectedly5
A solution that offers continuous visualization and optimal airway control is essential for rapid, efficient, and effective endotracheal intubations
- • Uninterrupted observation of the trachea, carina, and the 2 main bronchi would provide verification of endotracheal tube positioning and improve the quality of management when using bronchial blockers
- • Real-time monitoring would allow for rapid removal of accumulating mucosal secretions
- • Continuous visualization would allow for immediate corrective action when displacement of the endotracheal tube or bronchial blocker occurs