[Tracheal rupture during intubation for general anesthesia].
A case is reported of rupture of the trachea following endotracheal intubation for general anaesthesia. A continuous flow oxygen was used to inflate the cuff, which was thought to be pierced and so responsible for a ventilation leak. This technique had already been successfully used by the authors in cases of leaking cuffed tubes in patients on long-term artificial ventilation. However, this technique appeared to be dangerous in the case described.
D000768:Anesthesia, General; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010100:Oxygen / Q000008:administration & dosage; D012421:Rupture; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*
D010100:Oxygen
Rupture trachéale pendant une intubation pour anesthésie générale.