Complications of Disposable Fiberoptic Intubation Using a Double Lumen Tube

Authors

Matthew Brockberg, Beaumont Health Resident
Katelyn Ward, Beaumont Health Resident
Paragi Patel, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-15-2023

Abstract

A 66-year-old male presented for right sided video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) and lung wedge resection utilizing a double lumen tube. While confirming placement of the double lumen endotracheal tube (ETT), the flexible bronchoscope became wedged within the ETT and the tip of the device dislodged. This case raises concerns about the reliability of disposable equipment when compared to the construction of standard reusable equipment. As this is intimately related to patient safety, further research is needed to determine whether disposable medical devices lead to equivalent patient outcomes.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, October 12-16, 2023, San Francisco, CA

Recommended Citation

Brockberg M, Ward K, Patel P, Soto RG. Complications of disposable fiberoptic intubation using a double lumen tube. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting; 2023 Oct 15; San Francisco, CA.