Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 418-421 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Clinical Anesthesia |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1991 |
Keywords
- Complications, endotracheal intubation
- equipment, tracheostomy, obturators
- surgery, tracheostomy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
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