Misleading behavior of Masimo pulse oximeter tone during profound bradycardia.

bronchoscopy for removal (if detected immediately) or leading to a significant range of complications, such as segmental atelectasis, obstructive emphysema, pneumonia, or even perforation. After the detection of the problem, all blades at our institution were inspected, but none was found to have the same defect. Although this seems to be a rare finding, it is recommended to check the integrity of the laryngoscope blade on a regular basis. A quick inspection with manual pulling on the tip may help to prevent serious complications.