Open AccessA simple solution to unexpected kinking of endotracheal tube
Author(s) -
Mansoor Aqil,
Abdulhamid Al-Saeed
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
saudi journal of anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.416
H-Index - 24
eISSN - 1658-354X
pISSN - 0975-3125
DOI - 10.4103/1658-354x.115333
Subject(s) - supine position , medicine , endotracheal tube , tube (container) , simple (philosophy) , surgery , intubation , mechanical engineering , engineering , philosophy , epistemology
We report a case of unexpected kinking of endotracheal (ET) tube in an infant who was being operated in supine position and positioned away from the anesthetist. The usual management mentioned in the literature was unsuccessful. So, a simple and unique solution that can be useful in unanticipated kinking of ET tube is described.