Difficult tracheal extubation due to endotracheal tube malfunction: A challenge during the COVID-19 pandemic.
J Taibah Univ Med Sci
; 16(6): 935-937, 2021 Dec.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1260812
ABSTRACT
Tracheal extubation is an aerosol-generating medical procedure. Difficult tracheal extubation is a serious complication that increases the risk of respiratory aerosol and pathogen spread, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The management of difficult extubation is potentially even more challenging during the pandemic. We report two cases of difficult extubation due to endotracheal tube cuff malfunction during the COVID-19 pandemic. Special airway maneuvers and infection control measures were employed to successfully manage the unexpected dilemma. This case series highlights the risk of COVID-19 virus transmission during difficult extubation. This report describes the preventive and reactive management of difficult extubation.
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English
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J Taibah Univ Med Sci
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2021
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Article
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J.jtumed.2021.05.002
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