Emergent Airway Management of an Uncooperative Child with a Large Retropharyngeal and Posterior Mediastinal Abscess.
A A Case Rep
; 6(3): 61-4, 2016 Feb 01.
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ABSTRACT
Retropharyngeal abscesses are deep neck space infections that can lead to life-threatening airway emergencies and other catastrophic complications. Retropharyngeal abscesses demand prompt diagnosis and early establishment of a definitive airway when there is airway compromise. This can be difficult in an uncooperative patient. We present the case of a 12-year-old girl with mediastinitis and tracheal compression and anterior displacement from a large retropharyngeal and posterior mediastinal abscess secondary to traumatic esophageal perforation, who received successful awake nasal fiberoptic intubation. Anesthesiologists must be prepared for airway emergencies in uncooperative patients, especially children, but there is controversy concerning the use of sedation.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Cooperación del Paciente
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Absceso Retrofaríngeo
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Manejo de la Vía Aérea
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Enfermedades del Mediastino
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Child
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Female
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Humans
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En
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A A Case Rep
Año:
2016
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Article