Frequency of the requirement of inappropriate uncuffed tracheal tube size for pediatric patients: a retrospective observational analysis

Abstract Background The insertion of inappropriately sized uncuffed endotracheal tubes (ETTs) with a tight seal or presence of air leakage may be necessary in children. This study aimed to analyze the frequency of the requirement of inappropriately sized uncuffed ETT insertion, air leakage after the...

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Main Authors: Hiroshi Hanamoto, Hikaru Nakagawa, Hitoshi Niwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-021-01258-0