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

Author(s):

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

2. 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.

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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