Causes of poor bilateral breath sounds after intubation
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Endotracheal intubation: diagnosis of poor bilateral breath sounds after intubation- Displaced (usually right mainstem, pyreform fossa, etc.)
- Obstruction (kinked or bitten tube, mucuous plug, etc.)
- Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
- Esophagus
Labels: ANESTHESIA, MNEMONICS
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