Emergency percutaneous tracheostomy.

Jonas, N; Mulwafu, W; Joubert, J

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South African Journal of Surgery

Article . 2007

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Emergency percutaneous tracheostomy.

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 08 Nov 2007 English Publisher:Health & Medical Publishing GroupJournal:South African journal of surgery. Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir chirurgie, volume 45 (issn: 0038-2361,

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Authors: Jonas, N; Mulwafu, W; Joubert, J;

pmid: 17892190

Emergency percutaneous tracheostomy.

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Abstract

We present a case of acute upper airway obstruction secondary to angio-oedema. The patient underwent emergency percutaneous tracheotomy. Other options available for emergency surgical airway are discussed.

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University of Cape Town
South Africa

Keywords

Airway Obstruction, Male, Fatal Outcome, Tracheostomy, Aspirin, Humans, Angioedema, Emergency Service, Hospital, Emergency Treatment, Aged

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