A can`t ventilate, can`t intubate and can`t do tracheostomy situation. | Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care 2015

Author(s)

Veena Kaggala Goudar Department of Anesthesiology, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, Karnataka, India

Madhuri S Kurdi Department of Anesthesiology, Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Difficult airway scenarios may result in significant morbidity and mortality and require prompt intervention. American Society of Anesthesiologists` and Difficult Airway Society of UK have published guidelines for the management of difficult airway and both end in the management of can`t intubate can`t ventilate (CICV) situation. We present an unusual case of a collapsed anterior wall of trachea resulting in a situation of "can`t intubate, can`t ventilate and can`t do tracheostomy". A desperate use of a rigid bronchoscope resulted in successful intubation by lifting the collapsed tracheal rings and saved the patient.

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Page(s) 68-70

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Published Journal: Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care, Volume: 19, Issue: 1, Year: 2015

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