Case Reports
[Safety in using metal tracheostomy tubes]
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Case Reports
[Safety in using metal tracheostomy tubes]
[Article in
Danish]
Ugeskr Laeger.
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Abstract
The breakage of a stainless steel tracheostomy tube resulted in the death of a 19-year old man. Technical investigations identified corrosion as the mechanism of degradation of the braced joint between the plate and the external tube. Examination of a stock of 112 sterling silver tubes showed corrosive attacks on four tubes. Recommendations are presented concerning the production, maintenance and control of metal tracheostomy tubes.
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