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Case Studies | Anaesthesiology | India | Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024 | Rating: 4.1 / 10
Near Total Airway Obstruction in a "Bleeding Tracheostomy" - A Roller Coaster Ride
Dr. Soumi Pathak, Dr. Itee Chowdhury, Dr Nitesh Goel, Dr. Anusha
Abstract: Late tracheostomy bleed can cause life - threatening airway obstruction. Timely detection is paramount, as even small quantities of endobronchial blood can lead to a substantial deterioration in gas exchange and hypoxemia. Moreover, the altered colour of the organised clot can sometimes give a deceptive appearance of a tumour mass. In this case report, we would like to highlight how a multidisciplinary team helped in identifying the cause of the airway obstruction thereby enabling prompt intervention.
Keywords: Airway obstruction, tracheostomy, Haemorrhage
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 8, August 2024
Pages: 338 - 339