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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [2]

Contraindications

An uncooperative patient or a coagulation disorder that can not be corrected are absolute contraindications.

Relative contraindications are site of insertion has known bullous disease (e.g. emphysema), use of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP, see mechanical ventilation) and only one functioning lung (due to diminished reserve).