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It was an event, while I was working in an Intensive care Unit (ICU) as a registered nurse after completing proficiency certificate in Nursing (PCL) five years ago at Western Regional Hospitall, Nepal. I was very interested to provide holistic care in ICU setting. When I was on night shift, I was allocated for a male patient admitted with a diagnosis of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). Suddenly, the patient’s oxygen saturation was dropped. Quickly, I administered bronchodilator and put comfortable position. Patient condition was deteriorating, so duty doctor took decision for intubation. A new Resident Doctor inserted endotracheal tube (ET) tube with guidance but unfortunately it went on wrong place (esophagus). Patient’s
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