Does ventilator circuit disconnection during lateral positioning reduces the rate of double-lumen endotracheal tube displacement in thoracic surgery? a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Key Points

• The aim is to determine if disconnecting the ventilator circuit during lateral positioning reduces double-lumen endotracheal tube displacement in thoracic surgery.
• Randomized controlled trial design
• Participants undergoing thoracic surgery with double-lumen endotracheal tubes
• Comparison between disconnecting and maintaining ventilator circuits during lateral positioning
• Outcome measured is the rate of double-lumen endotracheal tube displacement
• Expected reduction in displacement rates with ventilator circuit disconnection
• Potential improvement in patient safety and procedural efficiency