Double-lumen endobronchial tube
Double-lumen endobronchial tube
A Double-lumen endobronchial tube (pronunciation: duh-buhl loo-muhn en-doh-bron-kee-uhl toob) is a specialized medical device used primarily in thoracic surgery or for ventilation of one lung.
Etymology
The term "Double-lumen endobronchial tube" is derived from the Latin words "duplicis" meaning double, "lumen" meaning light, and "endo-bronchialis" referring to the inside of the bronchial tubes.
Description
A Double-lumen endobronchial tube is a type of endotracheal tube that is designed with two separate lumens or channels. One lumen seals off the right or left main bronchus to allow the lungs to be ventilated independently. This is particularly useful in thoracic surgery where one lung can be collapsed to provide a better view and access to the surgical field.
Related Terms
- Bronchus: A passage of airway in the respiratory system that conducts air into the lungs.
- Endotracheal tube: A flexible plastic tube that is placed into the trachea to maintain an open airway or to deliver drugs.
- Thoracic surgery: The field of medicine involved in surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax.
- Ventilation: The process of exchanging or replacing air in any space to provide high indoor air quality.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Double-lumen endobronchial tube
- Wikipedia's article - Double-lumen endobronchial tube
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