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USE OF SUCTION CATHETERS AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO TRACHEAL TUBES IN ADULTS

Authors :
GATAURE, P. S.
LATTO, I. P.
TAYLOR, H.
Source :
BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia; December 1992, Vol. 69 Issue: 6 p657-657, 1p
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

A 16-gauge suction catheter (i.d. 4.0 mm) was used to intubate the trachea in two patients in whom the larynx was narrowed as a result of pathological lesions, and normal, small diameter tracheal tubes were too short.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00070912 and 14716771
Volume :
69
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
BJA: British Journal of Anaesthesia
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs35809463
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/bja/69.6.657