Endotracheal intubation: diagnosis of poor bilateral breath sounds after intubation
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Displaced (usually right mainstem, pyreform fossa, etc.)
Obstruction (kinked or bitten tube, mucous plug, etc.)
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Esophagus
Mnemonic:
DOPE
Obstruction (kinked or bitten tube, mucous plug, etc.)
Pneumothorax (collapsed lung)
Esophagus
Mnemonic:
DOPE