Management of tracheal rupture involving both bronchi.
A patient with a rupture of the lower trachea and both bronchi is presented. A review of the significant clinical findings is presented, and the anaesthetic management is discussed. The necessity of early bronchoscopy in these patients and the ready availability of experienced medical staff in assessing all severe trauma is emphasized.
D000293:Adolescent; D000769:Anesthesia, Inhalation; D001980:Bronchi / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D001999:Bronchoscopy; D006221:Halothane; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D008297:Male; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration; D012421:Rupture; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery
D006221:Halothane