A Novel Method of Lung Isolation Compared With Standard Methods in a Model of Massive Pulmonary Hemorrhage.

Purpose: To compare a novel airway device in a realistic adolescent airway model of massive pulmonary hemorrhage to three standard methods of lung isolation.

Hypothesis: The novel method will be as fast or faster than traditional methods.

Justification: Lung isolation in massive pulmonary hemorrhage is associated with mortality rates as high as 40%. Current methods of lung isolation are challenging and have a number of limitations. The development of this novel device was a response to the limitations of current solutions and could significantly increase the speed and ease of placing a bronchial blocker under these circumstances.

Objectives: (1) To determine the length of time required for successful lung isolation in each of the four methods trialed. (2) To determine the length of time required for intubation in each of the four methods trialed. (3) To describe challenges in each method within the scenario of massive pulmonary hemorrhage. (4) To assess the utility of the model of massive pulmonary hemorrhage in future simulations.

Research Design: We propose a within-subject randomized procedure evaluation study comparing the placement of a novel bronchial blocker with three standard methods of lung isolation in a massive pulmonary hemorrhage simulation.