Accidental bronchial intubation with RAE tubes.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Performed tracheal tubes are used frequently in paediatric anaesthesia. A feature which contributes to their popularity is the belief that they can be positioned more reliably than conventional tracheal tubes because of their design. We studied a group of 40 patients in whom the incidence of bronchial intubation was 20%. The tube was too long in 32% of patients, although the tube size was appropriate for the child's age in all patients. The consequences and outcome of this complication are discussed.
Medical subject headings
- Bronchi
- Intubation, Intratracheal