Preoperative lung ultrasound for confirming the double-lumen endotracheal tube position for one-lung ventilation: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Journal
Heliyon
Journal Volume
9
Journal Issue
4
Date Issued
2023-04
Author(s)
Abstract
Insertion of a double-lumen endotracheal tube (DLT) is the most commonly used method for one-lung ventilation (OLV). This meta-analysis was aimed at investigating the performance of lung ultrasound in assessing the DLT position in OLV.
Subjects
Anesthesia; Auscultation; Double-lumen tube; Thoracic surgery; Ultrasonography
Type
journal article