Removal of obstructing blood clot from the lower airway: an alternative suction technique.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Clotted blood or organised thrombus in the lower airway may present clinicians with life-threatening airway obstruction or pulmonary collapse. An alternative suction technique is described, which applies suction directly to a tracheal tube.
Medical subject headings
- Airway Obstruction
- Bronchial Diseases
- Thrombosis