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34. Are double lumen endotracheal tubes superior to bronchial blockers?

Depth of Anesthesia

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The Disparities in Measurement of Device Placement

The discrepancy here is the level of training amongst the anesthesiologists within the procedures. Not all studies are looking at the same time intervals and it's going to be important to be cognizant of what exactly is being measured. Another issue I want to touch on is that of fiber optic bronchoscopy. Some clinicians, depending on the institution, will claim that double lumen tubes may not requireBronchoscopy for confirmation. This could reflect an additional time savings.

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