Laryngeal oedema from a neck haematoma. A complication of internal jugular vein cannulation.

Randalls, B; Toomey, P J · Anaesthesia · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Laryngeal oedema occurred after formation of a neck haematoma after attempted internal jugular vein cannulation. This resulted in complete respiratory obstruction and respiratory arrest and it was impossible to ventilate her lungs manually or intubate her trachea. Oxygenation of the patient was only possible using transtracheal ventilation.

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