Repeated endotracheal tube cuff tears during nasotracheal intubation due to nasal cavity orthodontic micro-implant - A case report - [PDF]
Background Nasotracheal intubation is generally performed for intraoral surgery. Case A 34-year-old female patient who underwent orthognathic surgery exhibited repeated endotracheal tube cuff tears during nasotracheal intubation.
Su Hyun Seo +5 more
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Endotracheal tube cuff pressure increases in patients undergoing shoulder arthroscopy: a single cohort study [PDF]
Background and objectives Several airway complications can occur during shoulder arthroscopy including airway obstruction, pleural puncture, and subcutaneous emphysema.
Hey Ran Choi +5 more
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A new formula for selecting the size of cuffed endotracheal tubes in pediatric patients
Background: Choosing an appropriate endotracheal tube size during the first attempt is crucial for avoiding unnecessary reintubation. Previous studies on endotracheal tube size in children focused on uncuffed tubes.
Ji Yeon Kwon +4 more
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Airway gas temperature within endotracheal tube can be monitored using rapid response thermometer
Inappropriate preparation of respiratory gases is associated with serious complications during mechanical ventilation. To develop a temperature monitoring system of respiratory gases within the endotracheal tube, four newborn piglets were studied using ...
Shigeharu Nakane +8 more
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Comparison of two topographical airway length measurements in adults [PDF]
BackgroundA correct estimate of the tracheal tube insertion depth can prevent complications, including endobronchial intubation and vocal cord trauma. We evaluated a new topographical method for endotracheal tube positioning relative to the carina, using
Bo-Rum Choi +5 more
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Damage to the cuff of EMG tube at endotracheal intubation by using a lightwand -A case report- [PDF]
Electromyogpraphic endotracheal tube (EMG tube) is a new device used to monitor recurrent laryngeal nerve integrity during thyroid surgery. The EMG tube has 2 pairs of electrodes on the surface of silicon-based tube reached to inner space of tube cuff ...
Hyun-Sook Kim +3 more
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Aim: To compare the reliability of transtracheal ultrasound to confirm the endotracheal tube position with saline versus air inflated cuff. Methods: This was a prospective randomized cadaveric study.
Santinelli Sarah +3 more
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Model of single-sized endotracheal tube for adults
Objective To simulate different diameters of endotracheal tubes and to verify the fluid dynamics aspects by means of flow and resistance measurements.
Luiz Guilherme Calderon +3 more
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Alternative technique for changing from nasal to oral endotracheal tube for orthognathic and nasal surgery by using an airway exchange catheter: a case report [PDF]
A 28-year-old male patient with right maxillar, zygomatic arch, orbital wall, and nasal bone fractures had an orthognathic and nasal surgery. Naso-endotracheal intubation is the first choice during surgical correction of dentofacial deformities in an ...
Seung Hoon Lee +2 more
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How to remove an endotracheal tube [PDF]
Rationale and key points The decision to remove an endotracheal tube (extubation) is taken when the patient achieves adequate airway control. This requires an effective cough and an acceptable level of consciousness.
Credland, Nicola
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