A Case of Expiratory Limb Filter Obstruction in Heated Circuit Kit
Soonchunhyang Medical Science
;
: 36-37, 2020.
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| ID: wpr-837182
ABSTRACT
Antimicrobial filters that prevent cross-contamination through anesthesia equipment are commonly used in operating rooms. Occlusion of this filter leads to the patient’s airway obstruction, which may lead to fatal outcomes. We report a case of the airway obstruction by antimicrobial filter occlusion during general anesthesia, and symptoms recovered immediately after removal of the filter.
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Soonchunhyang Medical Science
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