Hazard of the tracheal T-tube: a method of removal.
Reported is a case of fracture of a tracheal T-tube caused by the patient, a child, pulling on it. A discussion of the use of such tubes is presented and their removal in the event of such an accident.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, R.S.A.
D002675:Child, Preschool; D004867:Equipment Design; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000295:instrumentation; D007829:Laryngostenosis / Q000628:therapy; D014135:Tracheal Stenosis / Q000628:therapy; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*