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Chest, Vol 69, 377-380, Copyright © 1976 by American College of Chest Physicians

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Esophageal perforation following use of esophageal airway

DB Pilcher and JE DeMeules

The esophageal airway has gained increasing acceptance in airway management during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and its enthusiastic advocates are urging expansion of its use. A fatal case of esophageal perforation following the use of an esophageal airway is presented. Possible contributing factors are discussed. A modified esophageal airway which seems safer and more versatile, effective, and economic is described.




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