title: Use of a nasogastric tube as a guide for endotracheal reintubation.
abstract: A method for using a sterile nasogastric tube as a guide over which to extubate and then to reintubate patients if necessary has been presented. This technique can be useful when extubating patients in MMF or patients with compromised airways.
authors: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, Illinois 60616.
authors: M J
authors: MJ
authors: Steinberg
authors: R A
authors: RA
authors: Chmiel
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*