The Combitube for failed intubation--instructions for use.
The Combitube is easy to use, but it might be years between occasions for use, and most likely the situation is stressful. Then, normal routines might be forgotten. We illustrate that the Combitube instructions would be improved by including a recommendation of cuff pressure monitoring.
Enlund
M
M
Department of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, Samariterhemmets Sjukhus, Uppsala University, Sweden.
Miregard
M
M
Wennmalm
K
K
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008875:Middle Aged; D016343:Monitoring, Intraoperative; D011312:Pressure