The effects of prolonged naso-endotracheal intubation in children. A study in infants and young children after cardiopulmonary bypass.
The results of 458 prolonged nasotracheal intubations are described in 435 infants and young children up to 5 years of age after open heart surgery, in whom the upper airway was normal. No deaths occurred which could be attributed to the technique, and no tubes became obstructed. Sub-glottic stenosis did not occur when a loose-fitting endotracheal tube was used, and stridor after extubation was rare. If necessary, the technique can be used with safety for several weeks.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D002315:Cardiopulmonary Bypass; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011182:Postoperative Care / Q000379:methods; D013997:Time Factors