Abstract:Background: Endotracheal tube securement devices are used to reduce the incidence of unplanned extubation of intubated patients. We describe the ingestion of part of an endotracheal tube securement device by a neonate to bring awareness of the risk of ingestion or aspiration of endotracheal tube securement device components in this population. Case Report: A 13-day-old, former 31-week gestational age female infant was noted on routine radiologic evaluation to have a foreign body in the gastrointestinal tract. … Show more
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