Case of difficult tracheostomy tube insertion: A novel yet simple solution to the dilemma.

Abstract

Difficulties arising during tracheostomy tube insertion can be rapidly fatal if the airway is not adequately controlled. We report a case of difficult tracheostomy in a gentleman with severe subcutaneous emphysema following a previously failed tracheostomy attempt. Tracheostomy tube insertion through the pre-existing stoma failed repeatedly due to rapidly increasing distance of trachea from the skin and unexpected false passages; however, the trachea was eventually cannulated using a regular endotracheal tube.

• Authors: Hemani Ahuja, Ashu S Mathai, Reetika Chander, Amy E Mathew
• Journal: Anesthesia, essays and researches (Anesth Essays Res) 2013 Sep-Dec Vol. 7 Issue 3 Pg. 402-4 ISSN: 0259-1162 [Print] India
• PMID: 25885993 (Publication Type: Case Reports)