Differential presentation of post tracheostomy bleeding: a case series.
The relief of upper airway obstruction is one of the indications for tracheostomy. However, this procedure is not without its complications. We present a case series where post tracheostomy bleeding results in life-threatening sequelae in the form of torrential haemorrhage and sudden airway obstruction from clot. The latter presentation can present a diagnostic conundrum that could prove fatal if not rapidly identified.
Ong
G K S
GK
Department of Anaesthesia and Surgical Intensive Care, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore. onggks@hotmail.com
Cheng
C J C
CJ
Ang
S T C
ST
Ng
H N
HN
Chee
H L
HL
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*