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case_images: (a) Application of rightward [arrow] external tracheal pressure (b) Proper positioning of inflated bronchial blocker in left main-stem bronchus
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case_images: ETT. A 3.8 mm FOB was passed via the ETT. ETM using gentle rightward pressure applied to the left side of the trachea facilitated appropriate advancement of the BB into the left main-stem bronchus under fiberoptic guidance in the first attempt [Figure 1].
case_images: (a) Application of leftward [arrow] external tracheal pressure (b) Proper positioning of deflated bronchial blocker in right main-stem bronchus prior to inflation
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case_images: Subsequently, in the supine position, the BB was deflated, slightly withdrawn, and re-advanced under FOB visualization into the right main-stem bronchus for right lung isolation, using leftwardpressure applied to the right side of the trachea [Figure 2].
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