Esophageal misplacement of a single-lumen tube after its exchange for a double-lumen tube despite the use of an airway-exchange catheter
SJA-Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia. 2013; 7 (2): 194-196
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ABSTRACT
An airway-exchange catheter [AEC] can increase the safety of exchanges of endotracheal tubes [ETTs]; however, the procedure is associated with potential risks. We describe a case of esophageal misplacement of a single-lumen ETT after switching from a double-lumen tube, despite the use of an AEC as a guidewire. To avoid this, physicians should consider the insertion depth and maintenance depth of the AEC and should verify its position before changing ETTs and should perform, if possible, with simultaneous visualization of the glottis with direct or video laryngoscopy during the exchange. Additionally, the new ETT position should be confirmed by auscultation, end-tidal carbon dioxide, and portable chest X-ray
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Índice:
IMEMR (Mediterraneo Oriental)
Asunto principal:
Esófago
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Intubación Intratraqueal
Tipo de estudio:
Informe de Casos
Límite:
Humanos
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Masculino
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Saudi J. Anaesth.
Año:
2013
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