Misplacement of nasogastric tubes and oesophageal monitoring devices.
Accidental invasion of the trachea past an inflated cuff may occur more easily when endotracheal tubes with soft, low pressure cuffs are used. A new, simple and safe technique for blind oesophageal intubation is outlined. Two cases of accidental invasion of the trachea by oesophageal tubes are described.
D004947:Esophagus; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000379:methods; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008991:Monitoring, Physiologic; D014132:Trachea