Perianesthesia emergency repair of a cut endotracheal tube’s inflatable tube: A case report

Figure 1 The residual end is repaired with an intravenous needle during surgery.

Figure 2 Repair steps of trachea duct inflatable tube fracture. A: Rupture of the endotracheal tube inflatable tube was found; B: Retraction of the needle by 1 mm prior to its insertion; C: A 22G indwelling needle is inserted into the cut end of the inflatable tube and the needle is removed. Sealing the injection end of the needle with a valve plug; D: Sealing the injection end of the needle with a valve plug; E: Use a pressure gauge to adjust the pressure inside the cuff; F: Marking and fixing the repaired end.

Figure 3 The method to repair the inflatable tube that was completely detached from it is root.

Figure 4 Protective measure should be taken by properly attaching the pilot balloon assembly to the tracheal tube wall.