TY - JOUR
T1 - Application of the mizus endotracheal obturator in tracheostomy and tentative extubation
AU - Audenaert, Steve M.
AU - Montgomery, Christopher L.
AU - Slayton, Donna
AU - Berger, Robin
PY - 1991
Y1 - 1991
N2 - A variety of catheters, stylets, and obturators have been used to assist with problems in airway management. Obturators specifically designed for airway use are now available in different sizes. The pediatric-size obturators (2.2 mm diameter) can be placed into the airways of most patients without apparent respiratory impairment. Use of these obturators to preserve a path to the airway is described in cases of tracheostomy and tentative extubation. The advantages and disadvantages inherent in the use of such obturators are described.
AB - A variety of catheters, stylets, and obturators have been used to assist with problems in airway management. Obturators specifically designed for airway use are now available in different sizes. The pediatric-size obturators (2.2 mm diameter) can be placed into the airways of most patients without apparent respiratory impairment. Use of these obturators to preserve a path to the airway is described in cases of tracheostomy and tentative extubation. The advantages and disadvantages inherent in the use of such obturators are described.
KW - Complications, endotracheal intubation
KW - equipment, tracheostomy, obturators
KW - surgery, tracheostomy
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U2 - 10.1016/0952-8180(91)90189-T
DO - 10.1016/0952-8180(91)90189-T
M3 - Article
C2 - 1931069
AN - SCOPUS:0026079541
SN - 0952-8180
VL - 3
SP - 418
EP - 421
JO - Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
JF - Journal of Clinical Anesthesia
IS - 5
ER -