Endotracheal intubation and head posture in infants.
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چکیده
The movement of an endotracheal tube relative to the carina has been studied with the head in different positions. The dangers of malposition and displacement are stressed. Some precautions necessary to avoid these hazards are given.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde
دوره 52 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1977