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Partial Obstruction of the Endotracheal Tube by the Plastic Coating Sheared from a Stylet
Joint Authors
Das, Anirudha
Chagalamarri, Shwetha
Saridakis, Kim
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-2, 2 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-02-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
2
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A preterm with gestational age of 24 weeks was intubated at day of life 16.
The intubation was done in a routine manner with the use of a stylet.
It took a significant effort from the clinician to pull the stylet out after intubation.
After intubation the respiratory status of the neonate deteriorated requiring significantly greater support.
When ventilating and oxygenating the infant was getting progressively difficult, the decision was made to change the endotracheal tube (ETT).
The cause for deterioration of respiratory status was then determined to be a sheared piece of plastic from the sheath of the stylet which was lodged in the lumen of the ETT.
After removal of the plastic particle, the condition of the infant improved significantly.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Das, Anirudha& Chagalamarri, Shwetha& Saridakis, Kim. 2016. Partial Obstruction of the Endotracheal Tube by the Plastic Coating Sheared from a Stylet. Case Reports in Pediatrics،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-2.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Das, Anirudha…[et al.]. Partial Obstruction of the Endotracheal Tube by the Plastic Coating Sheared from a Stylet. Case Reports in Pediatrics No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-2.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Das, Anirudha& Chagalamarri, Shwetha& Saridakis, Kim. Partial Obstruction of the Endotracheal Tube by the Plastic Coating Sheared from a Stylet. Case Reports in Pediatrics. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-2.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1102403
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1102403