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Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, Vol 25, 153-154, Copyright © 1978 by Canadian Anesthesiologists' Society

A Flexible Stilette for Replacing Damaged Tracheal Tubes

BRENDAN T. FINUCANE M.D., F.R.C.P.(C)1 and HILTON L. KUPSHIK M.B., B.Ch.2

1 Department of Anesthesiology, Emory School of Medicine, 69 Butler Street, S.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303, U.S.A.
2 Department of Anesthesiology, Emory University School of Medicine, 69 Butler Street, S.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303, U.S.A.

A simple method to facilitate exchange of a damaged tracheal tube is described. The technique entails the passage of a flexible stilette 4 mm in diameter through a damaged tracheal tube, which is then removed and replaced with a new sterile one passed over the stilette. The technique can be used in conscious or unconscious patients.

A case report is included to illustrate application of the technique.






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