A Case of Death Caused by Tracheal Tube Aspiration
| Author | Alireza Mirkheshti | en |
| Author | Morteza Jabbary Moghadam | en |
| Author | Mohamad Shahab Kalantar | en |
| Author | Dariush Abtahi | en |
| Author | Elham Memary | en |
| Issued Date | 2014-02-01 | en |
| Abstract | Introduction: Airway management, especially outside the operating room, needs meticulous observation in order to avoid certain risks, such as; endotracheal tube (ETT) dislocation, esophageal intubation, and unwanted extubation. ETT or tracheostomy dislocation is responsible for one-half of death or brain damage cases in the ICU. Despite appropriate fixation of an ETT, the previously mentioned complications can still occur . A broken ETT and consequent airway obstruction may lead to lethal complications. Case Presentation: We report a case of death caused by tracheal tube aspiration, where it was located distal to the vocal cords, with a part of it entering the right bronchus and the mediastinum, after tearing the right bronchus. Discussion: The vigilance and experience of medical personnel in the ICU, appropriate IV sedation, and using a bite block are the best ways to prevent mortality caused by aspiration of an ETT in all intubated patients. | en |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/aapm.13152 | en |
| Keyword | Airway Management | en |
| Keyword | Endotracheal Intubation Complications | en |
| Keyword | Endotracheal Intubation Mortality | en |
| Publisher | Brieflands | en |
| Title | A Case of Death Caused by Tracheal Tube Aspiration | en |
| Type | Case Report | en |
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