Inhalation of a minitracheotomy tube.
Inhalation of a minitracheotomy tube during sputum aspiration in a patient with sputum retention is reported. Precautionary measures in the insertion and management of a minitracheotomy tube are discussed.
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D013396:Suction / Q000009:adverse effects; D014132:Trachea; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*