title: Iatrogenic aspiration of components of respiratory care equipment.
abstract: Two cases of airway foreign bodies involving the aspiration of component parts of commonly used respiratory therapy equipment are described. The first case demonstrated the accidental introduction of a washer from a closed catheter suction system into the airway of a patient. The second case involved the accidental introduction of a part of an intubating stylet into the lung. Improper use of this equipment can result in airway foreign bodies and potential respiratory compromise.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, Terre Haute, IN 47807.
authors.forename: S R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Mohnssen
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Greggs
mesh_terms: D001980:Bronchi; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation; D012138:Respiratory Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation*