The Fenem CO2 detector device. An apparatus to prevent unnoticed oesophageal intubation.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
A new oesophageal intubation detector device, the Fenem CO2 detector, was used in 100 patients intubated during anaesthesia for elective surgery. This new device was 100% accurate in the differentiation between tracheal and oesophageal placement of a tube.
Medical subject headings
- Carbon Dioxide
- Intubation, Intratracheal