The use of tracheal tubes as oesophageal obturators

the use of appropriate madm model for ranking the vendors of mci equipments using fuzzy approach

abstract nowadays, the science of decision making has been paid to more attention due to the complexity of the problems of suppliers selection. as known, one of the efficient tools in economic and human resources development is the extension of communication networks in developing countries. so, the proper selection of suppliers of tc equipments is of concern very much. in this study, a ...

Inflammatory obstruction of oesophageal tubes.

Two patients, intubated for inoperable carcinoma of the oesophagus, recently presented with their tubes blocked by granulation tissue. This complication has not been previously reported. The tissue macroscopically resembled normal mucosa in one and recurrent tumour in the other. The presentation, aetiology, and significance of this granulation tissue is discussed.

Use of suction catheters as an alternative to tracheal tubes in adults.

Patient No. 1 A 15-yr-old girl weighing 50 kg presented for direct laryngoscopy and excision of a laryngeal web. She had previously received multiple surgical and laser treatments for recurrent laryngeal polyps. Her presenting complaints were shortness of breath and inspiratory stridor after walking up a flight of stairs. At indirect laryngoscopy before operation, the ENT surgeons failed to see...

The oesophageal tracheal combitube for difficult intubation.

Bacterial Colonization in Tracheal Tubes of ICU Patients

  Background and Objectives: Nosocomial infections are one of the most important worldwide health and increased patients hospital stay, therapeutic problem and mortality rate. This study was designed to determine the frequency of microorganisms isolated from tracheal tube in patients admitted to ICU Shaheed Mostafa Khomeini Hospital Tehran, Iran, from 2001-2005. Patients and Methods: In this ...