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Inhalation of a minitracheotomy tube

Intensive Care Medicine volume 12, pages 108–109 (1986)Cite this article

Abstract

Inhalation of a minitracheotomy tube during sputum aspiration in a patient with sputum retention is reported. Precautionary measures in the insertion and management of a minitracheotomy tube are discussed.

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  1. Department of Thoracic Surgery, City Hospital, Nottingham, UK

    R. M. Charnley

  2. Department of Anaesthesia, City Hospital, Nottingham, UK

    R. Verma

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Charnley, R.M., Verma, R. Inhalation of a minitracheotomy tube. Intensive Care Med 12, 108–109 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00254522

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Key words

  • Minitracheotomy
  • Sputum retention
  • Complications