Preventing iatrogenic air embolism in the intensive care unit.
Air embolism is a potentially fatal consequence of incorrect connection of endotracheal tube cuff inflator devices. Currently, air lines from these devices can be connected to indwelling cannulae without impediment. This possibility can be eliminated with a simple modification of the air line, as described here.
Evans
L A
LA
Queen Elizabeth Hospital, King's Lynn, UK. luke.evans@uea.ac.uk
Young
P J
PJ
D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000517:prevention & control*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease / Q000517:prevention & control; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects