An initial experience with an Extraluminal EZ-Blocker® : A new alternative for 1-lung ventilation in pediatric patients.

Thomas Wesley Templeton Leah C TempletonAnn E LawrenceLeah M SierenMartina G DownardDouglas G Ririe

Published in: Paediatric anaesthesia (2018)

The EZ-Blocker was successful in providing lung isolation for a majority of our school age patients. Size constraints in children <6 years of age, excessive secretions, and distortions of tracheal anatomy seemed to be the greatest hindrances to successful placement and positioning of the device. Once correctly positioned, however, the EZ-Blocker may be more stable than the Arndt endobronchial blocker.

Keyphrases

angiotensin converting enzyme
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ultrasound guided
young adults
peritoneal dialysis
angiotensin ii
intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
patient reported