A can't Ventilate, Can't Intubate and Can't Do Tracheostomy Situation. | [Anaesthesia, Pain and Intensive Care • 2015]

Author(s):

1. Madhuri S Kurdi: Dept of Anesthesiology, KIMS, Hubli

2. Veena Kaggala Goudar: Dept of Anesthesiology, KIMS, Hubli

Abstract:

Difficult airway scenarios may result in significant morbidity and mortality and require prompt intervention. American Society of Anesthesiologists1 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.

Page(s): 68-70

DOI: DOI not available

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

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