A Case of Expiratory Limb Filter Obstruction in Heated Circuit Kit
- Author:
Misoon LEE
1
;
Eun Young KO
;
So Jeong LEE
;
Ana CHO
;
Yang Hoon CHUNG
;
Bon Sung KOO
;
Joon-Ho LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Soonchunhyang Medical Science 2020;26(1):36-37
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: Antimicrobial filters that prevent cross-contamination through anesthesia equipment are commonly used in operating rooms. Occlusion of this filter leads to the patient’s airway obstruction, which may lead to fatal outcomes. We report a case of the airway obstruction by antimicrobial filter occlusion during general anesthesia, and symptoms recovered immediately after removal of the filter.
