Bronchial blocker

Bronchial Blocker is a medical device used in anesthesia and pulmonary medicine to isolate a lung or a segment of a lung. It is often used in thoracic surgeries and procedures that require one-lung ventilation.

Overview[edit | edit source]

The bronchial blocker is inserted through the trachea and positioned in the bronchus of the lung that needs to be isolated. Once in place, the blocker is inflated to occlude the bronchus, preventing air and other substances from entering the isolated lung. This allows the surgeon to operate on one lung while the other continues to provide oxygen to the body.

Indications[edit | edit source]

Bronchial blockers are used in a variety of thoracic procedures, including:

They are also used in cases where double-lumen tubes are contraindicated, such as in patients with difficult airways or small tracheas.

Advantages and Disadvantages[edit | edit source]

Advantages of bronchial blockers include their versatility, ease of use, and ability to be used in patients with difficult airways. They also allow for selective lung ventilation, which can be beneficial in certain surgical procedures.

However, bronchial blockers also have some disadvantages. They can be difficult to position correctly, and there is a risk of dislodgement during surgery. They also do not provide as good lung isolation as double-lumen tubes.

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