An inhaled tracheostomy tube. Successful anaesthetic management.
A case is presented of a patient who required anaesthesia for the removal of an inhaled silver tracheostomy tube. The anaesthetic problems are discussed. Regular inspection of silver tracheostomy tubes is recommended.
D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology; D000768:Anesthesia, General; D001980:Bronchi; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*