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Periodicum biologorum, Vol. 127 No. 1-2, 2025.

Review article

https://doi.org/10.18054/pb.v127i1-2.35572

New life for UniventTM tubes

Nataša Paklar ; Special Hospital Radiochirurgia Zagreb, Sveta Nedelja, Croatia *
Andrea Peršin Beraković ; Special Hospital Radiochirurgia Zagreb, Sveta Nedelja, Croatia
Ljilja Štefančić ; Special Hospital Radiochirurgia Zagreb, Sveta Nedelja, Croatia
Nevenka Piskač Živković ; Faculty of Pharmacy and Biochemistry, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia; Department of Pulmonology, University Hospital Dubrava, Zagreb, Croatia
Dragan Schwarz ; Special Hospital Radiochirurgia Zagreb, Sveta Nedelja, Croatia; Faculty of Medicine, University of Rijeka, Rijeka, Croatia; Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia; Juraj Dobrila University of Pula, Pula, Croatia
Maja Karaman Ilić ; Special Hospital Radiochirurgia Zagreb, Sveta Nedelja, Croatia; Faculty of Dental Medicine and Health, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia; Faculty of Medicine, Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia

* Corresponding author.

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Abstract

Background: The advancement of diagnostic methods and the identification of new indications have presented the anesthesiology team with the critical task of maintaining patients' airways. It is essential to ensure optimal oxygenation and effectively manage airway bleeding.
Methods: A review of relevant literature was conducted to assess the clinical applications, advantages, and limitations of the Univent™ endotracheal tube with an integrated bronchial blocker. Databases such as PubMed, Scopus, and ScienceDirect were searched for peer-reviewed articles published in English.
Conclusion: The Univent™ tube with a bronchial blocker (BB) is vital for one-lung ventilation and bronchial isolation. While this tool provides significant benefits in scenarios requiring one-lung ventilation, there are important drawbacks to consider, including the risk of tube displacement, difficulties in placement, limited access for suctioning, and potential complications related to the airway.

Keywords

hemoptysis; endotracheal intubation; artificial respiration; bronchial blocker; one-lung ventilation

Hrčak ID:

340274

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/340274

Publication date:

1.12.2025.

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