What are the three main uses of DLTs?

What will be an ideal response?


DLTs are used to provide independent lung ventilation where isolation of the lungs is desirable in order to prevent lung-to-lung spillage of blood or pus. They are also used to provide one-lung ventilation so that the nonventilated lung may undergo surgical procedure on the thoracic structures with minimal movement. In disease conditions such as bronchopleural and bronchocutaneous fistulas, DLTs can provide ventilation by overcoming the persistent air leak through the fistulas.

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a. rock b. salt c. carbon d. calcium

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What is a state mandate?

a. A preexisting condition b. Laws enacted by states that require insurance carriers to cover certain services or dependents, or services provided by certain providers c. Termination of coverage as part of all plans offered by the carrier d. The requirement that all insured carry a second policy

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The ________ is the tubing that transports urine from the bladder to the outside of the body

A) urea B) ureter C) urethra D) uremia

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Extraperitoneal cesarean section is not normally performed today due to the use of which of the following?

A) forceps B) vacuum C) antibiotics D) saline

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