Cuff overinflation and endotracheal tube obstruction: case report and experimental study

Cuff overinflation and endotracheal tube obstruction: case report and experimental study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Initiated by a clinical case of critical endotracheal tube (ETT) obstruction, we aimed to determine factors that potentially contribute to the development of endotracheal tube obstruction by its inflated cuff. Prehospital climate and...

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Main Authors: Mack Martin G, Hoegl Sandra, Scheller Bertram, Hofstetter Christian, Zwissler Bernhard, Byhahn Christian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-04-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sjtrem.com/content/18/1/18

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