Iatrogenic Tracheal Rupture Caused by Emergency Intubation: A Case Report
Iatrogenic tracheal rupture is a rare but life-threatening complication. If suspected by clinical examination or chest radiograph, a computed tomography scan can confirm the diagnosis, but the criterion standard is a bronchoscopy. There is no consensus on its management.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Christopher Schaeffer, Thomas Galas, Bettina Teruzzi, Jerome Sudrial, Nicolas Allou, Olivier Martinet Tags: Clinical Communications: Adult Source Type: research