Can intubation confirmed by capnography be misleading? Complication with rabbit intubation. Issue 2 (20th April 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Calice, Ivana; Rocchi, Attilio
• Is Part Of: Veterinary record case reports. Volume 8:Issue 2(2020)
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• Publication Date: 2020-04-20
• Subjects: anaesthesia -- rabbits -- endoscopy -- respiratory physiology; Veterinary medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Veterinary medicine -- Periodicals; 636.08905
• DOI: 10.1136/vetreccr-2019-001043
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2052-6121

Abstract

Abstract : Rapid and accurate tracheal intubation in rabbits is challenging. It requires skill and is a technically demanding procedure. Visualisation of a normal capnography trace is widely considered the most objective indication of a correct orotracheal intubation, especially with blind intubation and small tidal volumes. This case report describes how a large defect in the oesophageally dislocated endotracheal tube led to misleading positive capnography signal.