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Anasth Intensivther Notfallmed · Jun 1982
[Tube change in nasotracheally intubated intensive care patients using injector ventilation: a method for the prevention of hypoxic complications].
Conventional methods for the replacement of nasotracheal tubes are often dangerous. The interruption of respiration while replacing the nasotracheal airway may cause severe hypoxia. We developed a technique which shortens the time of apnoe to a few seconds. ⋯ Now the new endotracheal tube is guided into the trachea by the nasogastic tube while jet ventilation is continued. We used this technique 19 times without any complications. We found the method safe and simple, giving sufficient ventilation in all patients, provided that contraindications and precautions are observed.