scholarly journals Endotracheal tube complication during extubation following surgical repair of a traumatic tracheal laceration

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. e001087
Author(s):  
Lucy Miller ◽  
Sam Pryke ◽  
Ambra Panti ◽  
Miguel Gozalo Marcilla

Difficult or impossible tracheal extubation has previously been reported in the veterinary literature as a result of endotracheal tube (ETT) faults or due to their entanglement with oesophagostomy tubes. Inadvertent transfixation of the ETT to the trachea during oral–maxillofacial surgery is a reported cause of extubation complications in the human literature. In this case, an incident of accidental ETT cuff transfixation to the trachea of a dog undergoing surgical repair of a traumatic tracheal laceration is reported. General anaesthesia for tracheal surgery requires special consideration of airway management to reduce complications. While precautions can be taken to avoid ETT placement within the surgical field, this cannot always be avoided and measures should be implemented for detection of transfixation. If tracheal extubation complications do arise, it is important to consider the differential causes and act quickly to resolve the problem and ensure minimal distress to the animal.

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 232-247
Author(s):  
Dong Ho Park ◽  
Chia An Lee ◽  
Chang Young Jeong ◽  
Hong-Seuk Yang

Nasotracheal intubation is used as a basic method for airway management, along with orotracheal intubation under anesthesia and intensive care. It has become an effective alternative method to orotracheal intubation with increased benefits of offering better mobility and surgical field in oral and maxillofacial surgery and possibly in trauma and critically ill patients. Nasotracheal intubation is performed through a relatively narrow nasal cavity; therefore, additional precautions are needed. Accordingly, nasotracheal intubation methods have evolved over the years with accumulated clinical experience and improved instruments to facilitate safe intubation with reduced complications. Therefore, in this review article, we summarize the basic anatomy of the nasal airways to clarify the precautions, delineate the history and development of various methods and instruments, and describe the indications, contraindications, complications, and preventive methods of nasotracheal intubation.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 ◽  
pp. 2050313X2110145
Author(s):  
Chaerim Oh ◽  
Hyun Joo Kim

In patients with intratracheal tumors, airway management while maintaining oxygenation and providing surgical access to the airway can be challenging. Here, we present a case of a two-stage operation to remove an intratracheal tumor causing partial obstruction near the carina. In the otorhinolaryngology department, a biopsy was performed during apnea under high-flow nasal oxygenation support. A few days later, a thoracic surgeon performed tracheal resection after sternotomy under general anesthesia. Mechanical ventilation was performed by inserting a sterile endotracheal tube in the resected distal part of the trachea in the surgical field for tracheal end-to-end anastomosis. Airway was successfully secured through close communication between teams of anesthesiologists and surgeons.


1974 ◽  
Vol 83 (3) ◽  
pp. 360-364 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edward Carden ◽  
George B. Ferguson ◽  
William M. Crutchfield

A new special endotracheal tube for ventilating patients during microlaryngeal surgery is described. It is 6.25 cm long, made of silicone elastomer and has a “soft” cuff built onto it. It is placed below the patient's cords and the cuff blown up while the patient is paralyzed, and under anesthesia. The patient's lungs can be ventilated by jetting oxygen from the jet tube which is built into it. While the oxygen is not flowing the patient can passively exhale through the tube and cords. Obstruction to the surgical field is minimal and consists of the cuff inflating tube .08 cm in diameter and the jet tube .25 cm in diameter which will be in the posterior commissure out of the way. The tube is designed in such a way that both during inflation and exhalation gas is blown out through the cords to help to blow blood and debris away from the operating field.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale Woolridge ◽  
Lisa Goldberg ◽  
Garrett S. Pacheco

Pediatric endotracheal intubation is a procedure that can be stress provoking to the emergency physician. Although the need for this core skill is rare, when confronted with this situation, the emergency physician must have knowledge of the anatomic, physiologic, and pathologic components unique to the pediatric airway to optimize success. Furthermore, the emergency physician should be well versed in the various equipment and adjuncts as well as techniques developed to effectively manage the pediatric airway. This review covers the pathophysiology and practice of endotracheal intubation. Figures show a gum elastic bougie; the Mallampati classification; appropriate oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and tracheal axes; advancing the laryngoscope to lift the epiglottis; endotracheal tube position in neonates; and synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation pressure-regulated volume control mechanical ventilation. Tables list endotracheal tube sizes, neonatal endotracheal tube sizes, pediatric laryngeal mask airway sizes, commonly used induction agents, and endotracheal tube insertion depth guidelines. This review contains 6 figures, 8 tables, and 77 references. Key words: emergent tracheal intubation; endotracheal tube; laryngoscopy; pediatric airway; pediatric airway management; pediatric endotracheal intubation; pediatric laryngeal mask; video laryngoscopy


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dale Woolridge ◽  
Lisa Goldberg ◽  
Garrett S. Pacheco

Pediatric endotracheal intubation is a procedure that can be stress provoking to the emergency physician. Although the need for this core skill is rare, when confronted with this situation, the emergency physician must have knowledge of the anatomic, physiologic, and pathologic components unique to the pediatric airway to optimize success. Furthermore, the emergency physician should be well versed in the various equipment and adjuncts as well as techniques developed to effectively manage the pediatric airway. This review covers the pathophysiology and practice of endotracheal intubation. Figures show a gum elastic bougie; the Mallampati classification; appropriate oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and tracheal axes; advancing the laryngoscope to lift the epiglottis; endotracheal tube position in neonates; and synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation pressure-regulated volume control mechanical ventilation. Tables list endotracheal tube sizes, neonatal endotracheal tube sizes, pediatric laryngeal mask airway sizes, commonly used induction agents, and endotracheal tube insertion depth guidelines. This review contains 6 figures, 8 tables, and 77 references. Key words: emergent tracheal intubation; endotracheal tube; laryngoscopy; pediatric airway; pediatric airway management; pediatric endotracheal intubation; pediatric laryngeal mask; video laryngoscopy


1996 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 122 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chong Doo Park ◽  
Yeong Tae Chun ◽  
Yong Seok Oh

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