Suction tubing reversal as a dormant failure during airway management - 24/11/18
Doi : 10.1016/j.ajem.2018.08.059
Kartik Shah a, ⁎ 
, Scott Weingart b
, Scott Weingart b a HSC Level 4, Room 080, Department of Emergency Medicine, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, NY, United States of America
b HSC Level 4, Room 080, Division of Emergency Critical Care, Department of Emergency Medicine, Stony Brook University Medical Center, Stony Brook, NY, United States of America
⁎Corresponding author at: Dept of Emergency Medicine, Medical Education Building, Level 3, 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203, United States of America.Dept of Emergency MedicineMedical Education Building, Level 3, 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotteNC28203United States of America
Abstract |
An intubation in the Emergency Department (ED) would never occur without suction set up and tested. However, due to the complexity and inherent failure potential of these devices, even checked suction devices can fail at a crucial juncture. We present a case report of suction that worked properly during pre-intubation preparation, but critically failed due to inappropriate set up. This situation is an example of a dangerous dormant failure that can easily reoccur in any ED.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Airway management, Patient safety
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Vol 36 - N° 12
P. 2336.e3-2336.e4 - décembre 2018 Retour au numéro
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