Differential diagnosis of poor breath sounds after intubation – Mnemonic
Mnemonic for differential diagnosis of poor breath sounds after intubation is: DOPE
DOPE stands for:
- Displaced tube
- Obstruction
- Pneumothorax
- Esophageal intubation
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