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Accidental intubation of the oesophagus. 1980

B J Pollard, and F Junius

It is widely accepted and taught that the accidental placement of a tracheal tube in the oesophagus can be readily detected if it is looked for, though it is recognised that death from this cause occurs from time to time. Evidence is now presented of instances where anaesthetists have been misled by a range of tests which are commonly used to check the correct placement of a tracheal tube. An explanation is offered for this unexpected finding, and some recommendations are formulated to improve patient safety.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D007442	Intubation, Intratracheal	A procedure involving placement of a tube into the trachea through the mouth or nose in order to provide a patient with oxygen and anesthesia.	Intubation, Endotracheal,Endotracheal Intubation,Endotracheal Intubations,Intratracheal Intubation,Intratracheal Intubations,Intubations, Endotracheal,Intubations, Intratracheal
D008297	Male		Males
D008875	Middle Aged	An adult aged 45 - 64 years.	Middle Age
D004947	Esophagus	The muscular membranous segment between the PHARYNX and the STOMACH in the UPPER GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT.
D005260	Female		Females
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man