Misplaced endotracheal tube

Case contributed by Yusra Sheikh
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Check endotracheal tube position in ICU.

Patient Data

Age: Neonate
Gender: Male

Chest

x-ray

Endotracheal tube tip is in the right main bronchus with resultant complete opacification of the left lung and mediastinal shift to the left.

The right lung is clear.

Nasogastric tube and right transjugular central venous catheter are in a satisfactory position.

Case Discussion

The endotracheal tube was repositioned immediately after the radiograph.

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