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Respiration triggered CO2 laser application in the Larynx — a a possibility to reduce the smoke inhalation of patients ?

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The following is a report on a CO2 laser-respiration-triggering with its application in the larynx causing a reduction in the smoke load of the patient. From the result observed — an impro — ved suction capability and a reduced smoke-intensity in the ex —pired respiratory gas — it would appear that this method were suitable for practical application.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynäcology, Charite' Hospital, Berlin, GDR

    J. Liebetruth MS

  2. Department of ENT, Charite' Hospital, Berlin, GDR

    T. Nawka MD

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Liebetruth, J., Nawka, T. Respiration triggered CO2 laser application in the Larynx — a a possibility to reduce the smoke inhalation of patients ?. Laser Med Sci 4 (Suppl 1), 139–141 (1989). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02276678

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