The study will be to demonstrate that, in patients undergoing elective thoracic surgery, lung ultrasound (LUS) in OR is more sensitive, specific and accurate method than thoracic auscultation, for the evaluation of OLV. The aim of the study is to demonstrate how lung ultrasound can be considered an attractive alternative to the routine use of fiberbronchoscope as a first line diagnostic tool to verify the correct position of left double lumen tube.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Signed informed consent
* Age \> 18 years
* Patients who underwent elective thoracic surgery (video-assisted thoracic surgery or open thoracotomy) requiring lung isolation and endotracheally intubation by LDLT
Exclusion Criteria:
* Not signed informed consent
* Age \< 18 years
* Previous history of thoracic surgery
* Planned use of right double lumen tube
* Pleural diseases: pleural spill, pneumothorax, mesothelioma, previous pleurodesis
* Neuromuscular disease with proved diaphragmatic disfunction
* Thoracic subcutaneous emphysema
* Difficult endotracheally intubation or more than 3 attempts made by an experienced anesthesiologist or alternative device use
* Pregnancy
* Emergency surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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To compare trans- thoracic ultrasound method and auscultation in left selective intubation with LDLT, considering them as an alternative to fiberoptic bronchoscope use.
Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 years