Partial Obstruction of the Endotracheal Tube by the Plastic Coating Sheared from a Stylet

A preterm with gestational age of 24 weeks was intubated at day of life 16. The intubation was done in a routine manner with the use of a stylet. It took a significant effort from the clinician to pull the stylet out after intubation. After intubation the respiratory status of the neonate deteriorat...

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Main Authors: Anirudha Das, Shwetha Chagalamarri, Kim Saridakis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pediatrics
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/4373207