Criteria to assess malposition: |
• More than 50 % of bronchial cuff herniated into carina (too far out) |
• Bronchial cuff edge not visible in the entrance of main-stem bronchus such that it would occlude secondary bronchus (too far in) |
• Double- lumen endotracheal tube or Bronchial Bronchus in the opposite bronchus (Right instead of Left) |
• Unable to distinguish tracheal/bronchial anatomy |
Criteria to assess correct placement: |
• The bronchial cuff edge just visible in left main bronchus |