Laser resistance of endotracheal tubes I: Experimental results of a compound tube in comparison to a metallic tube

Lasers in Medical Science

Volumn 13, Issue 4, 1998, Pages 242-252

  Foth, H J ^a  

^a University of Koblenz Landau   (Germany)

Author keywords

Laser safety; Laser surgery; Laser induced ignition of endotracheal tubes; Upper aerodigestive tract; Vaporisation cooling

Indexed keywords

METAL; POLYVINYL ACETATE; RUBBER;

ARGON LASER; ARTICLE; CARBON DIOXIDE LASER; COMPARATIVE STUDY; ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE; EXCIMER LASER; HOLMIUM LASER; LASER SURGERY; NEODYMIUM LASER; PEROPERATIVE COMPLICATION; PRIORITY JOURNAL; RADIOSENSITIVITY; RISK ASSESSMENT;

EID: 0032436770     PISSN: 02688921     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s101030050003     Document Type: Article

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