Difficulty in extubation. A cause for concern.

Brock-Utne, J G; Jaffe, R A; Robins, B; Ratner, E · Anaesthesia · 1992

case_report · Level V

Where this comes from

Abstract

Difficulties in removing the tracheal tube from the trachea are relatively uncommon. We report here a case of difficult extubation which was precipitated by pulling off the pilot balloon and valve assembly in order to deflate the cuff.

Medical subject headings