Online ISSN: 2515-8260

A prospective clinical assessment of the laryngotracheal injuries following endotracheal intubation

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1Vmashi Krishna B, 2Dr. Kotagiri Ravikanth, 3Dr. BVN Muralidhar Reddy

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Aim: The aim of the present study to evaluate the laryngotracheal injuries following endotracheal intubation. Methods: A prospective study was conducted in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, RVM Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Laxmakkapally, Telangana, India for the period of 1 year. 50 Patients intubated for more than 48 hours and admitted in medical ICU and aged more than 15 years were included in this study. To find the incidence, types of injury and to study the factors influencing LTI following intubation.

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