ABSTRACT
In this case report, we describe the management of a patient with postnatal sepsis caused by retained infected products of conception [POC], who developed lung collapse due to mucus plugs. She had polymodal therapy including frequent hemodialysis. After removal of POC, she was shifted to Surgical Intensive Care Unit [SICU] for critical care including ventilatory support. The next day she was extubated, but on the third day she developed left lung collapse due to mucus plug resulting in ipsilateral lung collapse. Bronchoscopic lavage was considered hazardous by the pulmonologist due to her poor general condition. She was intubated and removal of the mucus plugs was attempted through sterile endobronchial tube suction which resulted in re-expansion of the collapsed lung. The lung remained expanded in her follow up. This method may be used at centers where facilities or expertise for bronchoscopy is not available