Inappropriate fixation of an endotracheal tube causing cuff malfunction resulting in difficult extubation
We discuss a case of difficult extubation, due to inadequate deflation of the tracheal tube cuff, despite collapse of the pilot balloon, on its aspiration. This was caused by inadvertent kinking of the pilot balloon tubing due to inappropriate tape fixation of the endotracheal tube. Resumo: Relatamo...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-09-01
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| Series: | Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology |
| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0104001413001784 |