Traumatic Tracheobronchial Laceration Causing Complete Tracheal Resection: Challenges of Anesthetic Management. Issue 4 (15th August 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khan, Sabina A.; Ekeoduru, Rhashedah A.; Tariq, Sarah
• Is Part Of: A & A practice. Volume 11:Issue 4(2018)
• Publication Date: 2018-08-15
• Subjects: Analgesia -- Periodicals; Analgesia -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Periodicals; Anesthesiology -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 617.9605
• DOI: 10.1213/XAA.0000000000000756
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2575-3126

Abstract

Abstract : We report the case of a 9-year-old girl who sustained blunt trauma to the chest and presented for emergent repair of a complete tracheobronchial laceration. Tracheobronchial laceration is potentially life threatening. While conservative management has been described for simple tears, more complex injuries require surgical repair. We discuss the anesthetic challenges, airway management, and ventilation options for surgical repair in a child with a complex laceration involving the tracheobronchial tree.