Table 3 Blind repositioning of the misplaced left-sided double-lumen tubes into the left mainstem bronchus
Protocol | Incidence of successful repositioning | Cumulative incidence of successful repositioning | DLT size (32/35/37 Fr) |
|---|---|---|---|
Turning head to the right without rotating DLT | 11/48 (23 %) | 11 (23 %) | 2/5/4 |
Turning head to the right with rotating DLT 90° counterclockwise | 25/37 (68 %) | 36 (75 %) | 10/9/6 |
Turning head to the right with rotating DLT 180° counterclockwise | 4/12 (33 %) | 40 (83 %) | 2/1/1 |
Using fiberoptic bronchoscopy | 7/8 (88 %) | 47 (98 %) | 3/2/2 |
Failed to reposition DLT | 1 | 1/0/0 |