Abstract
Overinflation of endotracheal tube cuffs may seriously compromise the patient's airway, due to collapse of the wall of the endotracheal tube. Two case reports describe this complication, with X ray demonstration of the hyperinflated cuffs.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 731-733 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Anesthesia and Analgesia |
Volume | 56 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1977 |
Externally published | Yes |