Erratum
for Paul et al., Anesth Analg 97 (3) 909-910.
Anesth Analg 2004;98:147
© 2004 International Anesthesia Research Society
ERRATA
Correction
In the September 2003 issue, in the case report by Paul et al., "Failure to Detect an Unusual Obstruction in a Reinforced Endotracheal Tube with Fiberoptic Examination" (Anesth Analg 2003;97:90910), the abstract was omitted. The publisher regrets the error. The abstract is reproduced below:
Obstruction of an endotracheal tube (ETT) is a potentially life-threatening event. We report an unusual obstruction of a reinforced ETT. The valve-like obstruction was caused by a partial detachment of the inner coating from the embedded spiral of the ETT. It led to an increase in inspiratory airway pressure, failure to detect end-expiratory CO2, and generated a wheezing sound in forced expiration. Fiberoptic inspection, which is a recommended procedure for a suspected ETT-obstruction, failed to identify this detachment. Exchanging the defective ETT immediately resolved the critical clinical situation. The detachment was most likely caused by re-autoclavation of the ETT, which was a specified single-use product. (Anesth Analg 2003;97:90910)
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