Nasotracheal jet ventilation for rigid endoscopy.

Magee, M J; Klain, M; Ferson, P F; Keenan, R J; Landreneau, R J · Ann Thorac Surg · 1994

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Abstract

Providing adequate ventilation and unencumbered access for manipulation of the airway or esophagus during rigid endoscopic procedures can be problematic. We describe a method of nasotracheal high-frequency jet ventilation that is ideally suited for many patients requiring rigid upper endoscopy.

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