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Use of the Carden anaesthetic tube for surgery around a tracheostome

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

David R. Strachan*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, York District Hospital, York.
Andrew R. G. Grace
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, York District Hospital, York.
Ian J. B. Jackson
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesia, York District Hospital, York.
Gill L. Richardson
Affiliation:
Department of Anaesthesia, York District Hospital, York.
*
Mr D. R. Strachan, ENT Registrar, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds LX1 3EX.

Abstract

This short communication describes the use of the Carden anaesthetic tube during surgery in and around a tracheostome. The technique, which greatly facilitates access to the operating field, is described along with it's indications and contraindications.

We would like to recommend extending the use of the Carden tube to operations around a tracheostome, thereby maximizing surgical access.

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Short Communications
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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