Pseudohyperkalemia during the onset of critical illness

George F. Tsolakidis(Hellenic Airforce General Hospital), S Fourka(Hellenic Airforce General Hospital), George Anthopoulos(Hellenic Airforce General Hospital), C Kaninis(Hellenic Airforce General Hospital), N. Sevastos(Hippocration General Hospital)
Critical Care
January 1, 2004
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Abstract

on Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine seal is maintained by gentle pressure on the TT keeping the cuff pressing on the vocal cords. During percutaneous tracheostomy the bougie remains in the trachea. When ventilation through the tracheostomy tube (cuff inflated) is confirmed, the TT and bougie are withdrawn. Throughout the procedure, if ventilation difficulties occur, the TT can be easily re-inserted using the bougie as a guide.


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