Assessment of the the ETView Double-lumen Tube

Assessment of the the ETView Double-lumen Tube

The double tube ETView is particularly innovative as it includes an integrated optical fiber to visualize the carena. This study aims to verify if if its use avoids the requirement of a fibreoptic bronchoscopy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• elective thoracic surgery with anticipated use of a DLT

Exclusion Criteria:

• left pneumonectomy or left lobectomy requiring an anastomosis on the left main bronchus
• proximal left bronchial lesion
• anatomical abnormality of the bronchial tree
• suspicion of difficult mask ventilation or intubation