CASE DISCUSSION
Management of Acute Airway Obstruction
Presented India by Dr Pooja WadwaViews
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Case Description
An acute upper airway obstruction (UAO) is a blockage that occurs in your upper airway. The upper airway of your respiratory system consists of the trachea, larynx or voice box, and throat. A blockage in your airway could prevent your body from getting enough oxygen. A lack of oxygen can cause...
Case Summary
- A 48-year-old male with a history of squamous cell carcinoma recurrence presented in severe respiratory distress, characterized by rapid heart and respiratory rates, low oxygen saturation, reduced air entry, stridor, wheezing, massive neck swelling, neck stiffness, limited mobility, and restricted mouth opening. His airway was severely compromised.
Speaker Profile
Dr Pooja Wadwa
Additional Director, Critical Care Medicine, ECMO specialist,FMRI,GurgoanDisclosures
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