title: Misplacement of nasogastric tubes and oesophageal monitoring devices.
abstract: 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.
mesh_terms: 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