Transbronchial Biopsy in Sarcoidosis
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injection port resulted in an immediate reduction of the pressure to 16-20 mm Hg. (By inserting the manometer adapter into the injection port, the one-way function of the valve was cancelled and flow occurred from cuff to external balloon.) In view of this serious potential for undetected clinical abuse, we feel that the controlled pressure cuff system does not replace the need for frequent monitoring of cuff pressures by standard methods. Suzanne M. Burns, RN., R.R.T; D. Michael Shasby, M.D.; and Patricia A Burke, M.D. University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville
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