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A Novel Rescue Technique for Difficult Intubation and Difficult Ventilation
Published on: January 17, 2011
Nasopharyngeal airway continuous positive airway pressure: a method to wean from or avoid mechanical ventilation in
D W Ryan1, O G W Weldon, A J Kilner
1General ICU, Freeman Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7 7DN, UK. David.Ryan@nuth.northy.nhs.uk
Abstract:
A simple technique using a nasopharyngeal airway and a continuous positive airway pressure circuit has proved an effective alternative to a tight fitting nasal or face mask for delivery of continuous positive airway pressure. Nasal trauma, discomfort and mouth breathing are the main disadvantages.
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