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A method for oral endotracheal

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A method for oral endotracheal tube stabilization between intubation and application of long term tube fixation in infants
In infants being orally intubated, failure of stabilization of the endotracheal tube (ETT) position after intubation but before fixation (usually with adhesive tape), may lead to extubation or endobronchial intubation and carinal stimulation. Gentle pressure on the chin so that a "biting" action is ...
October 1, 2005; Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

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