Abstract
We describe the successful use of cannula cricothyroidotomy and the Rapid-O2 (TM) oxygen insufflation device (Meditech Systems Ltd, Dorset, UK) for rescue of a can't intubate/can't oxygenate (CICO) scenario in a patient with severe airway haemorrhage post-debridement of laryngeal amyloidosis. This case highlights the practical utility of a cannula technique for CICO rescue when appropriate equipment is used and when institutional measures are taken to prepare for this rare anaesthetic crisis.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 97-101 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Anaesthesia and Intensive Care |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 2018 |
Keywords
- cannula
- cricothyrotomy
- obstructions
- respiratory organs