Use of bronchial blocker to improve gas exchange in respiratory failure and differential lung disease

The use of bronchial blocker to optimize gas exchange in a patient with marked differential lung disease is reported. This technique proved to be a useful alternative in an ICU setting to independent lung ventilation.

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Published in:	Chest Vol. 110; no. 4; p. 1110
Main Authors:	Boujoukos, A J, Keenan, R J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-10-1996
Subjects:	Anti-Inflammatory Agents - therapeutic use Catheterization Female Graft Rejection - prevention & control Humans Hypertension, Pulmonary - complications Lung Transplantation - physiology Methylprednisolone - therapeutic use Middle Aged Positive-Pressure Respiration Pulmonary Emphysema - complications Pulmonary Emphysema - surgery Pulmonary Gas Exchange Respiratory Insufficiency - physiopathology Respiratory Insufficiency - therapy
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Summary:	The use of bronchial blocker to optimize gas exchange in a patient with marked differential lung disease is reported. This technique proved to be a useful alternative in an ICU setting to independent lung ventilation.
ISSN:	0012-3692
DOI:	10.1378/chest.110.4.1110