Massive airway hemorrhage after transtracheal aspiration

An instance of massive hemorrhage following transtracheal aspiration with successful resuscitation is reported. Indications for the procedure are pneumonia with poor ability to produce sputum, fever, or pulmonary infiltrate in a stuporous patient, and facial injuries which would complicate nasotrach...

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Published in:	Southern medical journal (Birmingham, Ala.) Vol. 71; no. 3; p. 325
Main Authors:	Holt, G R, Davis, W E, Ailor, E I, Warren, A H, Elyassi, H
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-03-1978
Subjects:	Aged Hemorrhage - etiology Hemorrhage - therapy Humans Male Punctures - adverse effects Tracheal Diseases - etiology Tracheal Diseases - therapy
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Summary:	An instance of massive hemorrhage following transtracheal aspiration with successful resuscitation is reported. Indications for the procedure are pneumonia with poor ability to produce sputum, fever, or pulmonary infiltrate in a stuporous patient, and facial injuries which would complicate nasotracheal suction. The cricothyroid membrane is recommended as the site of entry. If airway hemorrhage does occur, immediate maintenance of the airway and tamponade of the bleeding can aid in successful resuscitation of the patient.
ISSN:	0038-4348
DOI:	10.1097/00007611-197803000-00031