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Comparing OLV Tools for Lung Transplants

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Given the continuing increase in lung transplant surgeries in the U.S., anesthesiologists should be familiar with various tools for one-lung ventilation.

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 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.
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Airway Management in COVID-19 Pandemic
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 Society guidelines offer safety recommendations for anesthesiologists during novel coronavirus pandemic.
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