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Minerva anestesiologica · Feb 2011
Case ReportsChest pain caused by tracheostomy tube malposition: the importance of choosing the right tube.
- R Inchingolo, A Smargiassi, G Bello, M A Pennisi, F Chiappini, T Pirronti, and S Valente.
- Department of Pulmonary Medicine, A. Gemelli University Polyclinic, Sacro Cuore Catholic University, Rome, Italy. r_inchingolo@virgilio.it
- Minerva Anestesiol. 2011 Feb 1;77(2):231-4.
AbstractWe describe a case of chest pain caused by tracheostomy tube malposition in a 65-year old woman with chronic respiratory failure due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. This report highlights the importance of the correct choice of tracheostomy tube devices for mechanically ventilated and/or spontaneously breathing patients.
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