Soonchunhyang Med Sci.
2020 Jun;26(1):36-37. 10.15746/sms.20.010.
A Case of Expiratory Limb Filter Obstruction in Heated Circuit Kit
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- 1Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Bucheon, Korea
- KMID: 2505084
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.15746/sms.20.010
Abstract
- Antimicrobial filters that prevent cross-contamination through anesthesia equipment are commonly used in operating rooms. Occlusion of this filter leads to the patient’s airway obstruction, which may lead to fatal outcomes. We report a case of the airway obstruction by antimicrobial filter occlusion during general anesthesia, and symptoms recovered immediately after removal of the filter.
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