An unusual complication of endotracheal intubation: ingestion of a laryngoscope bulb.
Many well described complications can result from endotracheal intubation in neonates during resuscitation. Ingestion of a laryngoscope bulb is a rare event with potentially serious consequences. We are reporting this unusual complication in a neonate during delivery room resuscitation and point to the importance of checking the integrity of the equipment prior to resuscitative efforts.
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Department of Pediatrics, SSK Bakirköy Maternity and Children's Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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D005260:Female; D005547:Foreign Bodies; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D020704:Laryngoscopes; D007828:Laryngoscopy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013270:Stomach; D013396:Suction / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods