Difficulty in extubation. A cause for concern.
case_report · Level V
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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
- Foreign Bodies
- Intubation, Intratracheal
- Trachea