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    J Burn Care Rehabil. 1990 May-Jun;11(3):244-5.

    A modified technique for securing oro-nasal tubes.

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    Parkland Memorial Hospital, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas.

    Abstract

    Secure positioning of orally or nasally placed endotracheal and gastric tubes is a necessity for the patient with burns. This article describes a technique for securing these tubes with a simple modification to avoid compression on the ear that may lead to subsequent necrosis and infection.

    PMID:
    2373733
    [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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