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Rheumatology
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis of video double-lumen tubes shows trend toward shorter intubation time in thoracic surgery
Video Double-Lumen Tube May Speed Thoracic Surgery Intubation
This meta-analysis evaluated video double-lumen tubes versus standard double-lumen tubes in 1,332 thoracic surgery patients. The pooled anal…
A new analysis suggests video double-lumen tubes may shorten intubation time in thoracic surgery, but results vary widely.
Frontiers
May 21, 2026
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Meta-analysis
Meta-analysis of 8 RCTs shows higher fixed PEEP increases hypotension risk in thoracic surgery patients
Lung Surgery Breathing Technique Backfires With Dangerous Blood Pressure Drops
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated 2,747 patients undergoing thoracic surgery with one-lung ventilation across 8 randomized …
• Higher breathing pressure raises blood pressure crash risk during surgery • Helps surgeons and patients facing lung operations • Not ready…
Frontiers
May 11, 2026