A RARE INCIDENT OF A COMPLETE PILOT BALLOON DISCONNECTION OF A REINFORCED ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE AT EXTUBATION

Authors

  • Dr. Muaweih Ababneh, Dr. Momen Hamdan, Dr. Ahmed Abu Ryash Author

Abstract

We report a case of complete disconnection of the pilot balloon into the airway, or larynx of a reinforced tube when the tracheal tube was extubated. Prior to use, the endotracheal tube was tested and functioned normally. The patient was extubated uneventfully and sent to post anaesthesia care unit (PACU), 10 minutes later he started to cough, and the pilot balloon coughed out. Patient was well in himself and discharged same day.

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Published

2024-11-14

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024)

Section

Articles