Anaesthetic Management of Tracheal Injury following Blunt Neck Trauma: An Unusual Late Presentation

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2021 Aug;31(8):992-994. doi: 10.29271/jcpsp.2021.08.992.

Abstract

Tracheal injuries, following blunt neck trauma, are life-threatening surgical emergencies with high risk of mortality. A high index of suspicion is necessary to avoid missing an occult injury because delays in diagnosis and definitive treatment are associated with poorer outcomes. We, herein, report a case of a 28-year man who presented in Emergency Department 15 days after blunt neck trauma from an accident involving electric cable. Anaesthetic challenges, airway management and importance of effective close loop communication, during repair of complex tracheal reconstruction, will be discussed in this case report. Key Words: Blunt trauma, Airway and anesthetic management, Tracheal injury.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Airway Management
  • Anesthetics*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neck Injuries* / surgery
  • Trachea / injuries
  • Trachea / surgery
  • Wounds, Nonpenetrating* / surgery

Substances

  • Anesthetics