PMID: 8594965Dec 1, 1995Paper

Obstruction of a spiral anesthesia tube in a pediatric circuit system

Der Anaesthesist
D HansenR Syben

Abstract

A separation of the individual latex layers is a known complication of endotracheal armoured tubes manufactured by immersion technique. This can result in herniation into the lumen with obstruction of the tube. Diffusion of nitrous oxide into the inner hernia considerably intensifies the obstruction. This can lead to life-threatening situations. We observed a similar herniation caused by layer separation with subsequent tube obstruction of silicolatex anaesthesia tubes used in paediatric circuit systems. This is caused by manufacturing defects and above all by damage incurred in reprocessing. Therefore it is important to process the tubes carefully. A too-high drying temperature can cause premature layer separation. The tubes should never be processed more than 80 times. Routine examination of the tubes is imperative, especially at the predilection sites for layer separation.

Citations

Oct 24, 2007·Der Anaesthesist·T Steinke, J Radke
Mar 10, 2001·Annales Françaises D'anesthèsie Et De Rèanimation·H CucheJ C Otteni

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