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Study: VivaSight-DL Double Lumen Tube Offers Advantages in Esophageal Surgery
Patient Safety
Researchers looked at 12 patients undergoing elective esophagectomies and were intubated using an Ambu VivaSight-DL – which has a built-in camera at the distal tracheal lumen – connected to a monitor. The VivaSight provided continuous quality images and eliminated the need for bronchoscopy.
Airway Management in COVID-19 Pandemic
Performing Procedures
Society guidelines offer safety recommendations for anesthesiologists during novel coronavirus pandemic.
More From Single-Use Endoscopy
Preventing Infection
Adding procedure volume and reducing delays are some potential advantages of moving reprocessing off-site, but such a move comes with big challenges.
Value-Based Care
The choice between reusable and disposable endoscopes sometimes comes down to economics, according to Outpatient Surgery, an AORN publication.
