Open AccessBilateral Tension Pneumothoraces following Percutaneous Tracheostomy
Author(s) -
Yat Wah Li,
Garud Suresh Chandan
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
journal of the intensive care society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.551
H-Index - 14
eISSN - 2057-360X
pISSN - 1751-1437
DOI - 10.1177/175114370901000417
Subject(s) - medicine , percutaneous , pneumothorax , tension pneumothorax , surgery , bronchoscopy
Percutaneous tracheostomy is a relatively safe bedside alternative to surgical tracheostomy. However, there are significant risks and complications, such as pneumothorax. This case report describes what is believed to be the first example of bilateral tension pneumothorax secondary to percutaneous tracheostomy insertion which occurred despite bronchoscopic guidance.
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