# Double Lumen

> Interactive simulator for double lumen endotracheal tube and bronchial blocker placement. (iPhone/iPad app by Crystal Clear Solutions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-lumen/id459376323 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Crystal Clear Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/444062170)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 18 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-09-02
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-lumen/id459376323/reviews.md

## What is Double Lumen?

This is real video double lumen and bronchial blocker simulator.

As the chief of thoracic anesthesia I have noticed that residents and even some attendings have trouble recognizing correct DLT placement.  The problem is that there are fewer teaching cases requiring DLTs than regular ETTs, and you usually have an impatient surgeon hovering around you, leaving you little time to visually process what you are seeing through the bronchoscope.

We have created a DLT simulator that takes the patient, surgeon and all constraints out of the equation, giving you all the time you need to learn this valuable skill.  The simulator gives you a basic control set allowing you to push the DLT in, pull it out, change the viewable lumen and finally confirm when you think the position is correct.  The simulator will let you know how you are doing.

The simulator starts with a basic teaching program, going over a full bronchoscopy exam.  You can then view a correctly and incorrectly placed DLT.  From this point you have access to 10 simulations, including bronchial blocker positioning.  The first few simulation help walk you through the correct movement in order to properly seat and confirm the placement of the left-sided DLt. As you advance through the simulations, you are given more control over the positioning.  The video images are real bronchoscopy images so you are seeing what you would actually visualize in the operating room.

A lot of time went into capturing and editing video images.  Even more time went into developing an intelligent simulator to take into account the multiple choices one has when moving the DLT. The result is the first bronchoscopy simulator that gives you the realistic feeling of actually looking down the bronchoscope, performing the exam and manipulating the DLT or blocker all by yourself.

## Key features

- Double lumen and bronchial blocker simulation
- Real bronchoscopy video images
- Interactive placement and confirmation
- Basic teaching program
- 10 detailed simulations
- Left-sided DLT positioning guidance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 18)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/double-lumen/id459376323/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Double Lumen Review

*2016-05-30*

A great app for honing your double lumen tube skills! Highly recommended.

### 5/5 — A great app, only one of its time!

*2014-11-19*

Recommend for anyone wanting practice with DLT placement!!

### 5/5 — Best anesthesia app ever

*2014-11-05*

If you want to learn how to use a double lumen tube and troubleshoot it, but don't get a lot of experience in the OR this is the app you need! Worth every penny.

### 5/5 — A+

*2014-11-05*

This app is amazing!

Excellent videos 

Good control of the bronchoscope which adapts to your movements.

### 5/5 — Lots of fun

*2014-11-01*

Lots of simulations
Others in my program use this

### 5/5 — Best simulation app ever

*2014-10-30*

For someone that does not do a lot of thoracic this is great.

I can practice all I want. The simulations are very realistic. You have full control of the scope and see real images. I can imagine the work that went into this.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2014-10-29*

Very good tool for practice for DLTs and bronchial blockers.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2014-10-29*

I think this is the best app out there for teaching double lumen placement!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2012-10-11*

As an anaesthesiology trainee it can be tricky to learn how to place and confirm DLTs, this app doesn't replace clinical experience but it does familiarise you with the views obtainable when the tube is in various positions.  This means your clinical practice becomes far more useful as you already know what to look for.  An audio description during the teaching videos would be a useful addition, but the app as it is is great.

### 1/5 — Do not buy

*2012-06-29*

Terrible.
It shoud not be in AppStore.
No value for anything.

## Frequently asked questions about Double Lumen

### What is Double Lumen?

Double Lumen is a medical simulation app designed to help users practice and master the placement of double lumen endotracheal tubes and bronchial blockers using real bronchoscopy images and interactive scenarios.

### Who is Double Lumen for?

This app is intended for medical professionals, specifically residents and attendings in thoracic anesthesia, who require hands-on practice with DLT placement.

### How does Double Lumen help users learn?

It offers a stress-free environment with real bronchoscopy visuals and 10 simulations, including guided steps for left-sided DLT placement and bronchial blocker positioning, allowing ample time for skill development.

### What devices support Double Lumen?

Double Lumen is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod, making it accessible for a range of iOS devices.

### How much does Double Lumen cost?

Double Lumen is a paid application, priced at $4.99, offering a one-time purchase for access to all its simulation features.

### What is the age rating for Double Lumen?

Double Lumen has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature users due to the nature of its medical training content.

### How often is Double Lumen updated?

The latest version of Double Lumen is 3.31, which was last updated on January 10, 2021. This suggests a moderate update frequency for the application.

### Does Double Lumen have ads?

No, Double Lumen does not contain advertisements. As a paid application, it provides an uninterrupted user experience focused on its simulation features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.31 — 2021-01-10

updated for iOS 14

### 3.30 — 2020-01-27

updated for iOS 13

### 3.00 — 2016-10-06

Updated for ios 10

### 2.20 — 2014-10-16

Updated for iOS 8

### 2.00 — 2013-09-27

Updated for IOS 7

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