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Colombian Journal of Anestesiology
versión impresa ISSN 0120-3347
Resumen
GONZALEZ M, Claudia E y ORDONEZ FERNANDEZ, Vasco. Case report: Airway burn. Rev. colomb. anestesiol. [online]. 2013, vol.41, n.3, pp.226-228. ISSN 0120-3347. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rca.2013.05.005.
Although the incidence of airway burns that occur when the endotracheal tube is ignited by the electrocautery is low, it is right to assume that the resulting injuries may be severe and even fatal. A case is presented of fire caused by the rupture of an endotracheal tube secondary to contact with the electrocautery during the resection of a facial tumor. In this case, the primary sources of fire were oxygen at a nonminimal FiO2 used for ventilation, and the high-powered electrocautery used for resection and bleeding control. This report will cover the methods for preventing airway fires and the emergency treatment should they happen. Despite the low incidence, both anesthesiologists as well as surgeons must have in mind an emergency treatment of airway fires and must have knowledge of preventive methods.
Palabras clave : Airway Management; Carcinoma Basal; Cell Airway Obstruction; Intubation; Anesthesia.