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Neonatal tracheal perforation
Author(s) -
McLEOD B. J.,
SUMNER E.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1986.tb12707.x
Subject(s) - medicine , perforation , intubation , complication , surgery , tracheal intubation , leak , anesthesia , lumen (anatomy) , mechanical ventilation , tracheal tube , materials science , environmental engineering , engineering , punching , metallurgy
Summary Tracheal perforation following intubation in the neonatal period is rarely reported but is a serious complication that should be considered whenever difficulty in ventilation, surgical emphysema or pneumothoraces appear following intubation. Management includes the immediate and skilled replacement of the tube within the tracheal lumen and control of the air leak. Factors which increase the likelihood of occurrence of perforation are discussed.