BJA Advance Access originally published online on July 27, 2006
British Journal of Anaesthesia 2006 97(4):576-579; doi:10.1093/bja/ael188
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Repositioning a displaced tracheostomy tube with an Aintree intubation catheter mounted on a fibre-optic bronchoscope
Department of Intensive Care, John Radcliffe Hospital Oxford, UK
*Corresponding author: rajkumarrajendram{at}doctors.org.uk
Although tracheostomy tube displacement is uncommon, the management is often difficult and the associated mortality is high. It is important to ensure that the airway is secure and then either replace or reposition the tracheostomy tube. This case report describes the use of an Aintree intubation catheter (C-CAE-19.0-56-AIC, William Cook Europe, Denmark) mounted on an intubating fibre-optic bronchoscope (11302BD1, Karl Storz Endoskope, Germany) to reposition a partially displaced tracheostomy tube.
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