Intraoperative kinking of armored endotracheal tube leading to airway obstruction in obese patients positioned prone for spine surgeries: A report of two cases
Obesity is an important problem with increasing incidence in affluent society. Managing obese patients in prone positions under general anesthesia requires optimization and adequate preparation for a successful outcome. Despite all optimizing measures are taken preoperatively, complications such as...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2019-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Marine Medical Society |
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Online Access: | http://www.marinemedicalsociety.in/article.asp?issn=0975-3605;year=2019;volume=21;issue=1;spage=83;epage=86;aulast=Bhatnagar |