Tracheal Rupture during Orotracheal Intubation in General Anesthesia – a Case Report
Authors:
M. Mrázová; P. Heriban
Authors‘ workplace:
ARO Městské nemocnice Mariánské Lázně, primář MUDr. P. Heriban
Published in:
Anest. intenziv. Med., , 2000, č. 3, s. 100-101
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Overview
After induction of general anesthesia, orotracheal intubation was performed. The signs of ruptured trachea occured soon afterwards. This is a rarecomplication of intubation if a stylet is not used or if prolonged intubation is not the case. The complication was immediately successfully managed.
Key words:
orotracheal intubation – general anesthesia – low pressure cuff – trachea – emphysema
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Anaesthesiology, Resuscitation and Inten Intensive Care MedicineArticle was published in
Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine
2000 Issue 3
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