Misplaced endotracheal tube

Case contributed by David Cuete
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Patient intubated for respiratory compromise.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
ct

Endotracheal tube positioned in the right main bronchus.

ct

A now well positioned endotracheal tube.

Case Discussion

In this case we see a malpositioned endotracheal tube

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