Independent lung ventilation: Implementation strategies and review of literature

Figure 1 Institution of independent lung ventilation using a left sided- double lumen tube.

Figure 2 Guide to initial ventilator setting and weaning strategy during independent lung ventilation. PEEP: Positive end expiratory pressure; kg PBW: Kilogram predicted body weight; FiO₂: Fractional inspired oxygen concentration; PaO₂: Partial pressure of arterial oxygen.

Figure 3 Test to determine readiness for transitioning from independent lung ventilation using double lumen tube to conventional single ventilator ventilation using a single lumen endotracheal tube. The tidal volumes and compliances of right and left lung are compared on identical ventilator settings. PEEP: Positive end expiratory pressure; FiO₂: Fractional inspired oxygen concentration.