DOUBLE CUFF, SINGLE-LUMEN ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE FOR LUNG ISOLATION AND PROTECTION

摘要

Various embodiments of a double cuff single lumen endotracheal tube device for lung isolation and protection and its method of use are described herein. A device for intubation providing for single lung isolation and a transition to ventilation of both lungs is described. In one example, the device can be used extend into a main bronchus of patient. A distal cuff and secondary cuff can be inflated for ventilation of one lung. An auxiliary conduit provides passive oxygenation to the non-ventilated lung or alternately evacuation of mucus or fluids above the distal cuff. The device can be repositioned for long term intubation and ventilation of both lungs.