Foley Catheter Balloon Tamponade for Life-threatening Hemorrhage in Penetrating Neck Trauma

2006 ◽  
Vol 30 (7) ◽  
pp. 1265-1268 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pradeep Navsaria ◽  
Maximilien Thoma ◽  
Andrew Nicol
Keyword(s):  
Foley Catheter ◽  
Neck Trauma ◽  
Balloon Tamponade ◽  
Penetrating Neck Trauma ◽  
Life Threatening

Internal Jugular Vein Embolization to Control Life-Threatening Hemorrhage after Penetrating Neck Trauma

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (3) ◽  
pp. 435-437 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adam J. Yen ◽  
Miles B. Conrad ◽  
Patricia A. Loftus ◽  
Vishal Kumar ◽  
Sujal M. Nanavati ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Jugular Vein ◽  
Jugular Vein ◽  
Neck Trauma ◽  
Penetrating Neck Trauma ◽  
Life Threatening

scholarly journals Management of Life-Threatening Hemorrhage from Maxillofacial Firearm Injuries Using Foley Catheter Balloon Tamponade

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 301-304
Author(s):  
Anson Jose ◽  
Saurabh Arya ◽  
Shakil Ahmed Nagori ◽  
Himanshu Thukral
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Foley Catheter ◽  
Neurological Deficits ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Penetrating Injuries ◽  
Firearm Injuries ◽  
Balloon Tamponade ◽  
Time Period ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Austere Environment

The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of Foley catheter in the management of hemorrhage from penetrating maxillofacial injuries in austere environment. This retrospective cohort study evaluated all penetrating head and neck trauma caused by firearm injuries reported to a military hospital at a forward aid location during 2015-2017. Foley catheter was used in the emergency management of bleeding in 11 cases. The effectiveness of this technique in controlling hemorrhage, its indication, contraindications, and complications has been explained. Out of 26 penetrating injuries received during the time period, 11 patients underwent Foley catheter balloon tamponade for the control of hemorrhage. Ten out of 11 patients responded adequately to balloon tamponade. One patient with a bullet lodged inside the neck underwent immediate surgical exploration for its removal and repair of internal jugular vein. No neurological deficits or complications were noted in any of the patients. Foley catheter balloon tamponade is very effective in managing hemorrhage from head and neck penetrating injuries. It significantly reduces the mortality by controlling bleeding from the major vessels especially in a combat environment.

scholarly journals Role of Tracheostomy in Dealing with Penetrating Neck Trauma: A Double Edged Sword

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-30
Author(s):  
Rohit Bhardwaj
Keyword(s):  
Airway Management ◽  
Neck Exploration ◽  
Neck Trauma ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Platysma Muscle ◽  
Laryngeal Injury ◽  
Penetrating Neck Trauma ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Lower Site

Background Penetrating neck trauma is an injury in which platysma muscle in neck is breached. It is a life threatening emergency and it requires urgent management by securing airway and neck exploration. Tracheostomy is one of the important procedures as it secures the airway though associated with complications and morbidity in the patients. Case Presentation We present 3 cases of penetrating neck trauma. Each patient is managed by different means of securing airway depending on the site of trauma and associated laryngeal injury. Conclusion Tracheostomy in penetrating neck trauma helps in securing the airway and paves way for safe neck exploration. Minor laryngeal injuries are managed conservatively in order to avoid complications associated with tracheostomy. Tracheostomy and other means of airway management in penetrating neck trauma depend mainly on individualised approach though tracheostomy at a lower site to that of wound should be preferred in major laryngeal injuries. Keywords: Penetrating Neck Trauma; Tracheostomy; Laryngeal Injuries; Airway Management.

Fools rush in? airway management in penetrating neck trauma

1993 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 479-480 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ron M. Walls ◽  
Richard Wolfe ◽  
Peter Rosen
Keyword(s):  
Airway Management ◽  
Neck Trauma ◽  
Penetrating Neck Trauma

Penetrating Neck Trauma

2013 ◽  
pp. 2121-2125
Author(s):  
Ajani G. Nugent ◽  
Charles E. Moore
Keyword(s):  
Neck Trauma ◽  
Penetrating Neck Trauma

Ligation of common carotid artery after penetrating neck trauma

2019 ◽  
Vol 87 (2) ◽  
pp. 505-507
Author(s):  
Alison L. Halpern ◽  
Christine R. Burton ◽  
Lauren T. Steward
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Common Carotid Artery ◽  
Neck Trauma ◽  
Penetrating Neck Trauma

scholarly journals An Unusual Case of Asystole following Penetrating Neck Trauma and Anoxic Brain Injury

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Matthew Nayor ◽  
Alissa J. Berliner ◽  
Grant V. Chow ◽  
David D. Spragg
Keyword(s):  
Brain Injury ◽  
Unusual Case ◽  
Stab Wound ◽  
Pacemaker Implantation ◽  
Vagal Tone ◽  
Sinus Arrest ◽  
Neurologic Injury ◽  
Neck Trauma ◽  
Anoxic Brain Injury ◽  
Penetrating Neck Trauma

Bradycardia and transient asystole are well-described sequelae of a myriad of neurologic insults, ranging from focal to generalized injuries. Increased vagal tone also predisposes many individuals, particularly adolescents, to transient neurally mediated bradyarrhythmia. However, prolonged periods of sinus arrest without junctional or ventricular escape are quite rare, even after significant neurologic injury. We describe the case of a 17-year-old man who presented with anoxic brain injury secondary to hemorrhagic shock from a stab wound to the neck. His recovery was complicated by prolonged periods of sinus arrest and asystole, lasting over 60 seconds per episode. This case illustrates that sustained asystolic episodes may occur following significant neurologic injury, and may continue to recur even months after an initial insult. Pacemaker implantation for such patients should be strongly considered.

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