Intracranial Foley catheter — Inadvertent malpositioning in setting of severe craniofacial trauma

Abstract

of insertion should be parallel to floor of nasal cavity along inferior meatus under direct visualization and balloon inflated only after tip identified in oropharynx. Use of large diameter catheters is suggested as they are less prone to intracranial migration. If feasible, lateral skull radiographs preferably with contrast medium in the balloon should be taken during the procedure to confirm the position of tip [2] and a repeat CT scan should be done.