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Laryngeal oedema from a neck haematoma A complication of internal jugular vein cannulation
Author(s) -
RANDALLS B.,
TOOMEY P. J.
Publication year - 1990
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.1365-2044.1990.tb14570.x
Subject(s) - medicine , internal jugular vein , complication , surgery , cricoid cartilage , anesthesia , larynx , mechanical ventilation , jugular vein , hematoma , vein
Summary Laryngeal oedema occurred after formation of a neck haematoma after attempted internal jugular vein cannulation. This resulted in complete respiratory obstruction and respiratory arrest and it was impossible to ventilate her lungs manually or intubate her trachea. Oxygenation of the patient was only possible using transtracheal ventilation.