Thoracic Anesthesiology

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Comparing OLV Tools for Lung Transplants

PERFORMING PROCEDURES

Given the continuing increase in lung transplant surgeries in the U.S., anesthesiologists should be familiar with various tools for one-lung ventilation.

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Ambu’s VivaSight-DL

Study: VivaSight-DL Double Lumen Tube Offers Advantages in Esophageal Surgery

Researchers looked at 12 patients undergoing elective esophagectomies and were intubated using an Ambu VivaSight-DL – which has a built-in camera at the distal tracheal lumen – connected to a monitor. The VivaSight provided continuous quality images and eliminated the need for bronchoscopy.

Surgeons working.

Airway Management in COVID-19 Pandemic

Performing Procedures

Society guidelines offer safety recommendations for anesthesiologists during novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Should endoscopists train like athletes?

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedure

Should Endoscopists Train Like Athletes?

An overview of ergonomics challenges and available resources for GI physicians struggling with endoscopy-related injury or pain.

Looking Back on the Safety of Bronchoscopy at the Start of the Pandemic

Preventing Infection

COVID-19 Guidelines: Did They Work?

This review assesses the effectiveness of guidance from multiple international societies on performing bronchoscopies during the pandemic.

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Public Health

Closing the Gap: Women Make History with Urology Milestone

The percentage of women urologists is the highest it’s ever been.