Selective insufflation of collapsed lung with fiberoptic bronchoscope and Swan-Ganz catheter
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Abstract
With its potential to initiate more serious pulmonary complications, atelectasis requires prompt, effective therapy. We present three cases of patients who, when conventional measures failed, were treated with a technique we devised using a flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope and Swan-Ganz catheter to selectively insufflate the collapsed area. The technique effectively re-expanded the patients' lung.
Key words
Atelectasis Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscope Swan Ganz catheter Lung collapsePreview
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