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Difficulty in extubation |
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| Authors: | J. G. BROCK-UTNE R. A. JAFFE B. ROBINS E. RATNER |
| Affiliation: | Department of Anesthesia, Stanford University School of Medicine, California 94305-5117. |
| Abstract: | Difficulties in removing the tracheal tube from the trachea are relatively uncommon. We report here a case of difficult extubation which was precipitated by pulling off the pilot balloon and valve assembly in order to deflate the cuff. |
| Keywords: | Intubation tracheal complications extubation |