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An Unforeseen Complication of Suctioning an Endotracheal Tube having Murphy's Eye


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1 Pt J N M Medical College, Raipur (C.G.), India
 

Endotracheal Tube (ETT) suction is necessary to clear secretions, to maintain patency, to optimize oxygenation and ventilation in an intubated patient. The goal of ETT suctioning should be to maximize the amount of secretion removed with minimal adverse effects. We report an unusual case of suction catheter impaction while endotracheal suctioning.

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Endotracheal Tube, Suction.
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Authors

Pratibha Jain Shah
Pt J N M Medical College, Raipur (C.G.), India
Ankit Ray
Pt J N M Medical College, Raipur (C.G.), India
Samrat Verma
Pt J N M Medical College, Raipur (C.G.), India

Abstract


Endotracheal Tube (ETT) suction is necessary to clear secretions, to maintain patency, to optimize oxygenation and ventilation in an intubated patient. The goal of ETT suctioning should be to maximize the amount of secretion removed with minimal adverse effects. We report an unusual case of suction catheter impaction while endotracheal suctioning.

Keywords


Endotracheal Tube, Suction.

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