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Signs of endotracheal intubation
Author(s) -
HOWELLS T. HILARY,
RIETHMULLER R.J.
Publication year - 1980
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.1365-2044.1980.tb04997.x
Subject(s) - medicine , endotracheal intubation , intubation , anesthesia , ventilation (architecture) , intensive care medicine , mechanical engineering , engineering
Summary A case of oesophageal intubation is described in which simulated lung ventilation occurred to a convincing degree. The signs relevant to correct endotracheal placement are discussed and explanations for the observed events are offered.