• 고신대학교 의과대학 학술지
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• 제33권2호
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• pp.252-256
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• 2018

We report a case of difficult endotracheal intubation in a patient with tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica. A 65-year-old man was scheduled to undergo ulnar nerve decompression and ganglion excisional biopsy under general anesthesia. During induction of general anesthesia, an endotracheal tube could not be advanced through the vocal cords due to resistance. A large number of nodules were identified below the vocal cords using a $Glidescope^{(R)}$ video-laryngoscopy, and fiberoptic bronchoscopy revealed irregular nodules on the surface of the entire trachea and the main bronchus below the vocal cords. Use of a small endotracheal tube was attempted and failed. a laryngeal mask airway (LMA $Supreme^{TM}$) rather than further intubation was successfully used to maintain the airway.

• 대한기관식도과학회지
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• 제18권2호
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• pp.41-44
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• 2012

Acquired tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) can occur rarely from various causes. Recently, cuff-related tracheal injury after endotracheal intubation with the orotracheal tube and tracheostomy cannula is the most common etiology of nonmalignant TEF. Since cuff-related TEF is usually preventable with proper selection of the cuffed tube and close monitoring of cuff pressure. Although most patients present increased secretions, recurrent pneumonia, or coughing after swallowing, a high index of suspicion is required in patients at risk for developing a TEF. Surgical correction for the defectis required. In most cases, primary closure of the esophageal defect and tracheal resection and end-to-end anastomosis give the best results.

• Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
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• 제54권5호
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• pp.423-425
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• 2013

We present a case report to remind surgeons of this unusual complication that can occur in any surgery, even posterior cervical spine surgery under general anesthesia and discuss its causes, treatment methods, and the follow-up results in the literature. The peripheral Tapia's syndrome is a rare complication of anesthetic airway management. Main symptoms are hoarseness of voice and difficulty of tongue movement. Tapia's syndrome after endotracheal general anesthesia is believed to be due to pressure neuropathy of the vagus nerve and the hypoglossal nerve caused by the endotracheal tube. To our knowledge, no report has been published or given an explanation for Tapia's syndrome after posterior cervical spine surgery. Two patients who underwent posterior cervical surgery complained hoarseness and tongue palsy postoperatively. There is no direct anatomical relation between the operation, the vagus nerves and the hypoglossal nerves, and there is no record of displacement or malposition of the endotracheal tube. After several months, all symptoms are resolved. To avoid this problem in posterior cervical spine surgery, we suggest paying special attention to the position of the endotracheal tube to avoid excessive neck flexion before and during the positioning of the patient.

• 한국응급구조학회지
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• 제21권2호
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• pp.7-15
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• 2017

Purpose: This study investigated the effectiveness of education regarding cuff pressure following endotracheal tube intubation using a quasi-experimental design with a pre- and posttest non-equivalent control group. Methods: A total of 78 students from two universities participated in an education intervention on the importance of cuff pressure after endotracheal tube intubation between October and December, 2016. The intervention lasted 40 minutes. Data were collected from each student before the intervention and one week following the intervention. Analyses were conducted using chi-square tests, Fisher's exact tests, and analysis of covariance. Results: A total of 38 students were assigned to the experimental group and 40 to the control group. The educational intervention of cuff pressure following endotracheal tube intubation was associated with prevention of possible complications from excessive cuff pressure (F=121.02, p<.001). Conclusion: Training with a pressure gauge and an intubation manikin is necessary to determine the appropriate cuff pressure in the intubation protocol of the practical examination in the emergency medical technology.

• 한국컴퓨터정보학회논문지
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• 제25권12호
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• pp.227-233
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• 2020

본 연구는 성문위기도기 인후두 튜브(Supraglottic Airway Laryngopharyngeal Tube, SALT)와 직접 후두경을 이용하여 어려운 자세에서 기관내삽관의 신속성과 자신감, 용이성 등을 비교하여 전문기도관리 시행 능력을 향상 시키는데 있다. 연구대상은 J도 소방서에서 근무하고 있는 1급 응급구조사 30명을 대상으로 무작위 교차방법(Randomized crossover design)으로 디자인한 실험연구로 자료 분석은 SPSS 20.0 Version을 사용하였다. 어려운 자세에서 SALT를 이용한 기관내삽관은 직접 후두경을 이용한 기관내삽관 보다 신속성에서 유의한 차이를 보였으며(p<.001), 자신감과 용이성에서도 유의한 차이를 나타냈다(p<.001). 직접 후두경을 사용한 기관내삽관이 어려운 환경이나 외상환자의 경우 SALT를 이용한다면 안전하고 신속한 삽관을 할 수 있을 것이다. 또한 전문기도관리의 효율성 향상을 위해서 국내 현장에 SALT의 도입이 필요 할 것으로 사료된다.

• 대한후두음성언어의학회지
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• 제10권2호
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• pp.130-134
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• 1999

Background and Objectives : Vocal fold paralysis is an unusual complication following endotracheal intubation. We experienced five cases and analyzed their causes and preventions. Materials and Methods : We reviewed 5 cases of vocal fold paralysis following general anesthesia with endotracheal intubation at Ewha Womans University Hospital from September 1997 to May 1999 retrospectively. Results : Four cases were unilateral vocal fold paralysis(3 cases were left side, 1 case was right side) and a case was bilateral vocal fold paralysis. Conclusion : Vocal fold paralysis following endotracheal intubation is the result of recurrent laryngeal nerve damage. This damage can occur as the result of compressing the anterior branch of recurrent laryngeal nerve between an inflated endotracheal tube cuff and thyroid cartilage. Prevention of this complication lies in eliminating the use of endotracheal tubes with cuff inflated unevenly, desisting from the practice of deliberately placing the cuff within the larynx, and filling the cuff with a sample of the inspired mixture of gases.

• 대한간호학회지
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• 제42권1호
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• pp.116-124
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• 2012

Purpose: The study was done to compare effects of two endotracheal tube (ET tube) fixation methods (rotated fixation versus conventional) on unplanned extubation and skin integrity for orally intubated patients in intensive care units. Methods: The research design was a non-equivalent control group with repeated measures design. Participants were 80 patients; 40 participants assigned to each group. ET tube for the experimental participants fixed with rotated method every morning. Unplanned extubation was assessed by bedside nurses using the unplanned extubation report form. Oral mucosa and facial skin integrity were assessed using oral assessment guide and facial skin integrity assessment guide at day 3, 7, 10 and 14. Results: There was no difference in the unplanned extubation rate between the two groups. Oral mucosa impairment scores for the rotated fixation method were significantly lower at day 7 (p=.044), 10 (p=.048) and day 14 (p=.037). Also facial skin integrity impairment scores for the same group were significantly lower at day 7 (p=.010), 10 (p=.003), and 14 (p=.002). Conclusion: Results of the study suggest that the rotated fixation method is effective for these patients, to prevent impairment of oral mucosa and facial skin integrity. Further research is needed to prevent unplanned extubation.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제31권10호
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• pp.1014-1016
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• 1998

이중관 튜브(double-lumen tube)로 기관 삽관한 후 발생하는 기관지 파열은 극히 드문 합병증이다. 우리 는 기관 삽관후에 발생한 좌측 기관지 파열을 치험하였다. 58세 여자 환자로 수술전 검사상 우하엽에 병 기 IIB의 분화가 잘된 악성 선암으로 진단되었다. 환자는 우하엽절제술을 위하여 로버트쇼 튜브 (Robertshaw tube)로 기관 삽관하였고 수술중 종격동 기종과 환기 장애로 인하여 좌측 주기관지의 파열을 발견하였다. 즉시 좌측 개흉술을 시행하여 기관지 파열부위를 흡수성 봉합사(PDS)로 봉합하였으며 수술 후 별다른 문제없이 회복되었다.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제17권3호
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• pp.219-223
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• 2017

In cases of multiple facial trauma and other specific cases, the anesthesiologist may be asked to convert an oral endotracheal tube to a nasal endotracheal tube or vice versa. Conventionally, the patient is simply extubated and the endotracheal tube is re-inserted along either the oral or nasal route. However, the task of airway management can become difficult due to surgical trauma or worsening of the airway condition. Fiberoptic bronchoscopy was considered a novel method of airway conversion but this method is not useful when there are secretions and bleeding in the airway, or if the anesthesiologist is inexperienced in using this device. We report a successful airway conversion under the aid of both, a fiberoptic bronchoscope and a C-MAC video laryngoscope.

• Journal of Dental Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
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• 제15권2호
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• pp.101-103
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• 2015

In oral and maxillofacial surgery, many complications associated with nasotracheal tube can be caused. In this case, we reported ballooning tube damage of nasotracheal tube during orthognathic double-jaw surgery and replacement of tube through cut down of tube and tube exchange using airway exchange catheter. The patient scheduled for high Le Fort I osteotomy and bilateral sagittal split osteotomy was intubated nasotracheally with nasal endotracheal tube. During maxilla osteotomy, air bubble was detected in the oral blood. In spite of our repeated ballooning, the results were the same so we changed damaged tube using airway exchange catheter aseptically. Tiny and superficial cutting site was detected in the middle of pilot tube. As we know in our case, tiny injury impeded a normal airway management and prevention is important.