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Tension pneumothorax during ventilation via Ayre's T-piece
M A Sabar1, K F Teale, J M Fryer
1Department of Anaesthetics, Royal Preston Hospital, Fulwood, Lancs, UK.
European Journal of Anaesthesiology
|March 1, 1996
Summary
A rare infant pneumothorax occurred due to a kinked reservoir tube. Continuous monitoring and vigilance are crucial for detecting such critical events, even with standard equipment.
Area of Science:
- Neonatal Medicine
- Pediatric Critical Care
- Medical Device Safety
Background:
- Pneumothorax is a serious condition in infants.
- Silastic reservoir tubes are used in infant medical care.
- Equipment malfunction can lead to critical events.