An unusual presentation of end-tidal carbon dioxide after esophageal intubation.
This article discusses the inherent danger of general anesthesia and the need for a variety of tools to safely manage the airway.
Bigeleisen
Paul B
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Department of Anesthesiology, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, NY 14642, USA. Paul_Bigeleisen@urmc.rochester.edu
D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation; D002245:Carbon Dioxide / Q000097:blood / Q000378:metabolism*; D004386:Duodenum / Q000378:metabolism*; D004947:Esophagus; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D007441:Intubation, Gastrointestinal; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007828:Laryngoscopy; D008297:Male; D019300:Medical Errors / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D009767:Obesity, Morbid / Q000150:complications
D002245:Carbon Dioxide