DECEMBER 4, 2024

Prevention of Mucous Plugs and Trauma During Chronic Oral Endotracheal Ventilation

Kimberly L. Skidmore, MD

Clinical Professor

University of California, San Francisco
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport

Joseph Drinkard, MD

Resident

Emile Legendre, BS

Medical Student

Alexandra G. Nolen, BS

Medical Student

Department of Anesthesiology
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport

Anesthesiologists often diagnose various hazards after chronic intubation, including air trapping from tenacious secretions, trauma from prefabricated holders and aspiration. These complications can be

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Clinical Anesthesiology