Aviat Space Envir Md
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Aviat Space Envir Md · Dec 1993
Case ReportsUse of a disposable carbon dioxide detector with emergency intubation in a hyperbaric chamber.
Emergency intubation in a hyperbaric chamber can be complicated by the confined space, inadequate lighting and high levels of background noise. Inadvertent esophageal intubation may be difficult to recognize in these conditions. ⋯ Within a hyperbaric chamber, a capnograph may not be readily available for this purpose. We present a case report describing the use of a simple disposable colorimetric carbon dioxide detector for rapid verification of endotracheal tube position following emergency intubation in a hyperbaric chamber.