[Complete occlusion of an endotrachealtube in the course of long-lasting anaesthesia. A hazard of reinforced latex tubes (author's transl)].
A case of sudden occlusion of a reinforced latex endotracheal tube is reported. The event took place four hours and twenty minutes after induction of anaesthesia. Reintubation during operation became necessary under difficult circumstances. The causes of such incidents, and appropriate preventive measures are discussed.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology*; D000770:Anesthesia, Endotracheal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012408:Rubber; D013997:Time Factors
D012408:Rubber
Komplette Obstruktion eines Endotrachealtubus im Verlauf einer langdauernden Narkose. Komplikationen bei der Anwendung von Woodbridgetuben.