| Literature DB >> 562105 |
A Perel, R Katzenelson, E Klein, S Cotev.
Abstract
Overinflation of endotraceal-tube cuffs may seriously compromise the patient's airway, due to collapse of the wall of the endotracheal tube. Two case reports describe this complication, with x-ray demonstration of the hyperinflated cuffs.Entities:
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Year: 1977 PMID: 562105 DOI: 10.1213/00000539-197709000-00029
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Anesth Analg ISSN: 0003-2999 Impact factor: 5.108