Sunday, June 7, 2015

Thoracoscopic Lobectomy

A line
Type and Cross 2 units prbc 
Left sided double lumen tube
35
37
39
41
Fluid restriction < 1 liter

Male 39F if > 170cm then 41F
Female 37F if < 160cm then 35F

170cm patient insert tube to 29cm. For every 10cm in height insert tube 1cm deeper, for every 10cm shorter in height insert 1cm less. 
Insert double lumen tube, twist left.
Inflate tracheal cuff.
Check end tidal CO2.

Make sure have clamp

Drop lung as soon as in later decubitus position.

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