Lung isolation involves the anatomical or physiological separation of 1 lung from the other using advanced airway devices such as bronchial blockers or double-lumen endotracheal tubes. Anatomical lung isolation is crucial for preventing contamination from a diseased lung to a healthy one, such as in whole lung lavage to avoid spillage of blood or pus. Physiological lung separation allows each lung to be ventilated independently. One-lung ventilation is vital for creating an immobile surgical field and providing access to anatomical structures by allowing 1 lung to collapse. Simulator training and deliberate practice models prove beneficial in lung isolation, particularly for clinicians who use these skills infrequently. In addition, establishing a clear plan, including the choice of devices and emergency protocols, ensures preparedness and improves patient safety during lung isolation procedures. This activity describes the technical and physiological principles relevant to lung isolation, emphasizing that proficiency in these techniques requires continuous practice and interprofessional coordination to enhance patient outcomes. This activity underscores the crucial role of an interprofessional healthcare team, including anesthesiologists, thoracic surgeons, and operating room nurses, in treating patients by ensuring clear communication and established protocols to prevent and manage complications, thereby enhancing patient safety.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/24502
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.5 hours
Nursing: 1.5 hours
Pharmacy: 1.5 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABA - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABA)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABTS)
ABIM - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABTS - 1.5 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABTS) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: Adult Cardiac, All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), Cardiac Anesthesia, Cardiothoracic, Cardiovascular, Complex General Surgical Oncology, Congenital Cardiac, Critical Care, Critical Care Medicine, General Operative Anesthesia, General Surgery, General Thoracic, Non-Thoracic Surgery, Pulmonary Disease, Surgical Critical Care, Thoracic Anesthesia, Vascular Surgery