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The effects of prolonged naso‐endotracheal intubation in children
Author(s) -
BATTERSBY E. F.,
HATCH D. J.,
TOWEY R. M.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1977.tb11585.x
Subject(s) - medicine , stridor , endotracheal tube , intubation , nasotracheal intubation , airway , anesthesia , laryngotracheal stenosis , endotracheal intubation , tracheal stenosis , stenosis , surgery , subglottic stenosis , cardiology
The results of 458 prolonged nasotracheal intubations are described in 435 infants and young children up to 5 years of age after open heart surgery, in whom the upper airway was normal. No deaths occurred which could be attributed to the technique, and no tubes became obstructed. Sub-glottic stenosis did not occur when a loose-fitting endotracheal tube was used, and stridor after extubation was rare. If necessary, the technique can be used with safety for several weeks.