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Sizing polyvinyl chloride double-lumen tubes [63] |
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| Tube size (F) |
Circumference (mm) |
Lumen diameter (mm) |
Indication |
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| 35 |
38.0 |
5.0 |
Pediatrics |
| 37 |
40.0 |
5.5 |
Small adults |
| 39 |
44.0 |
6.0 |
Medium adults, usual female size |
| 41 |
45.0 |
6.5 |
Large adults, usual male size |
Anantham et al. Critical Care 2005 9:594 doi:10.1186/cc3827 |
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