Abstract

GONZALEZ M, Claudia E  and  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.

Keywords : Airway Management; Carcinoma Basal; Cell Airway Obstruction; Intubation; Anesthesia.

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