Tracheal stenosis associated with a low pressure cuffed endotracheal tube.
A case of tracheal stenosis following a short period of intubation with a low pressure cuffed portex tube is described. The possible factors responsible for the tracheal damage are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D011312:Pressure; D013997:Time Factors; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014140:Tracheotomy