Endotracheal tube connector defect causing airway obstruction in an infant

Authors

  • Divya Sethi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
  • Divya Sethi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
  • Priyanka Goyal Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Keywords:

airway, endotracheal, infant, obstruction

Abstract

A case of difficulty was recently encountered in ventilating an anaesthetised infant after intubating the trachea with size 3.5 mm endotracheal tube. It was found that the problem had occurred due to a manufacturing defect in the endotracheal tube connector where the connector was abnormally tapered and had an extremely narrow opening. The case underlines the need for a thorough check of each connector before use, especially for paediatric endotracheal tubes.

Author Biographies

Divya Sethi, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Department of Anesthesia Employees' State Insurance Cooperation Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (ESIC PGIMSR) New Delhi India

Divya Sethi, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Department of Anesthesia Employees' State Insurance Cooperation Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (ESIC PGIMSR) New Delhi India

Priyanka Goyal, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

MD Senior Resident Department of Anesthesia Employees' State Insurance Cooperation Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (ESIC PGIMSR) New Delhi India

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Published

2015-06-10

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 4 (2015)

Section

Letters to the Editor

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