Post-extubation Stridor in a Case of Intracranial Bleed: Assessing Airway Patency Prior to Extubation Using Cuff Leak Test
Laryngeal edema is a common complication of endotracheal intubation. It may range from mild and asymptomatic to respiratory distress and severe stridor leading to subsequent reintubation. It is crucial to assess the patency of the airway before extubation to identify patients with a risk of developi...
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Cureus
2023
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9918331/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36788840 http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.33632 |