Custom built bite-block endotracheal tube holder for prolonged intubation.
This case report describes an intensive care patient with recurrent endotracheal tube occlusion due to biting. The use and fabrication of a new form of custom built bite-block to resolve these problems is described. The device described may also provide better access for mouth care and simplify airway management compared with bite-blocks commonly used.
Sung
E C
EC
University of California Los Angeles, Department of Dentistry, Section of Hospital Dentistry, Los Angeles, California 90095-1668, USA.
Chung
E M
EM
Park
J H
JH
D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000295:instrumentation*; D008297:Male; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances; D013997:Time Factors