Near tracheal extubation because of edema of the face and tongue.
Edema of the face and tongue can cause migration of the endotracheal tube out of the trachea. The present case illustrates the importance of preventing this potentially disastrous complication because reintubation might be impossible when the edema is severe.
Stratmann
Greg
G
Department of Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, University of California, San Francisco, 94143, USA. stratman@anesthesia.ucsf.edu
Benumof
Jonathan L
JL
D004487:Edema / Q000150:complications*; D005145:Face; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014060:Tongue Diseases / Q000150:complications*