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Right mainstem bronchus<br />

<strong>The</strong> trachea splits into right and left mainstem bronchi. <strong>The</strong> right mainstem bronchus has a<br />

more vertical orientation which explains why aspirated material most commonly affects the<br />

right lung.<br />

If the endotracheal tube is advanced too far on intubation, it will pass into the right mainstem<br />

bronchus and only one lung (the right) will be ventilated. Careful auscultation will reveal<br />

the absence of breath sounds on the left.<br />

Related Glossary Terms<br />

Aspiration, Intubation, Lower airway<br />

Index<br />

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Chapter 1 - Airway Management<br />

Chapter 1 - Airway Management

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