Tag: anesthesia

Medtronic's Silicone Endotracheal Tubes Linked to Deadly Risks

Medtronic’s Silicone Endotracheal Tubes Linked to Deadly Risks

Medtronic's silicone-based electromyogram (EMG) endotracheal tubes have been linked to reports of airway obstruction and death, according to the FDA.

/ May 5, 2022
Anesthesia Brain Damage Warnings

FDA Warning: Anesthesia May Cause Brain Damage in Kids

The FDA is warning about the risk of brain damage from repeated or lengthy use of anesthesia in children under 3 years old, or the unborn babies of pregnant women in their third trimester.

/ December 14, 2016