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. 1975 May 3;49(19):785-8.

Nasotracheal intubation in acute laryngotracheobronchitis

P D Thomson, A Olinsky
  • PMID: 1138393

Nasotracheal intubation in acute laryngotracheobronchitis

P D Thomson et al. S Afr Med J. .

Abstract

The case histories of 150 children admitted to hospital with acute laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) are reviewed. Relief of severe upper airway obstruction was achieved by nasotracheal intubation in 27 children (18%). There was no mortality in this series. Nasotracheal intubation is therefore a safe and effective means of treating severe LTB. In addition, the importance of meticulous nursing care is stressed.

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