Use of Helium/Oxygen Mixture in Noninvasive Ventilation During Urgent Tracheotomy for Upper Airway Compression: A Case Report. Issue 3 (1st February 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Mathais, Quentin; Goutorbe, Philippe; Vatin, Loraine; Morvan, Jean Baptiste; Meaudre, Eric
• Is Part Of: A & A practice. Volume 12:Issue 3(2019)
• Publication Date: 2019-02-01
• Subjects: Analgesia -- Periodicals; Analgesia -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000851
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2575-3126

Abstract

Abstract : Ventilation or oxygenation can be difficult or even impossible in cases of upper airway obstruction. In this case report, we used a helium/oxygen mixture administered via noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation to perform an urgent tracheotomy under local anesthesia on a patient presenting upper airway compression. It improved his comfort and his stridor, facilitating supine positioning. This case describes another potential indication of the helium/oxygen mixture in noninvasive ventilation.