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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 51(3)sept. 2023.
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1535695

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Introduction: The no-ventilation no-oxygenation situation is extremely important due to its high mortality. In these cases, open cricothyroidotomy is indicated. Around fifty percent of the difficulties are the result of inadequate identification of the cricothyroid membrane (CTM). Objective: To determine whether ultrasonography is superior to palpation to identify the CTM at the first attempt. Methods: A systematic review and a meta-analysis were conducted on the identification of the cricothyroid membrane versus palpation in Medline/Central and Embase. Clinical controlled trials and observational studies were included. Two authors independently and in duplicate selected the studies, assessed the biases and extracted the data; a random effects meta-analysis was successfully conducted for the correct identification of the CTM. The risk of bias was assessed and the certainty of the evidence was qualified. CRD42021223961. Results: 464 studies were included of which 15 met the eligibility criteria; 6 were clinical trials y 9 were observational. Ultrasound is superior to palpation in the detection of the CTM (RR 1.88, 95 % CI 1.05-3.36) according to the clinical trials, and it was also superior in observational studies (RR 1.76, 95 % CI 1.36-2.28). The association was preserved in the sensitivity analyses. Conclusions: Ultrasonography is superior to palpation for the correct identification of the TCM, though the certainty of the evidence is low. Further studies with better methodology are needed to improve both certainty and precision.


Introducción: La situación de no ventilación-no oxigenación es de gran importancia dada su elevada mortalidad. En dichos casos, la cricotiroidotomía abierta está indicada. Cerca de la mitad de las dificultades son causadas por inadecuada identificación de la membrana cricotiroidea (MCT). Objetivo: Determinar si la ultrasonografía es superior a la palpación para identificar la MCT al primer intento. Métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática y metaanálisis de identificación de membrana cricotiroidea versus palpación en Medline/Central y Embase. Se incluyeron ensayos clínicos controlados y estudios observacionales. Dos autores de manera independiente y por duplicado realizaron la selección de estudios, la evaluación de sesgos y la extracción de datos, se efectuó un metaanálisis de efectos aleatorios con el éxito de identificación correcta de la MCT. Se evaluó el riesgo de sesgos y se calificó la certeza de la evidencia. CRD42021223961. Resultados: Se incluyeron 464 estudios de los cuales 15 cumplieron criterios de elegibilidad, 6 fueron ensayos clínicos y 9 observacionales. La ecografía es superior a la palpación para detección de la MCT (RR 1,88, IC 95 % 1,05-3,36) según los ensayos clínicos y, similarmente, fue superior para los estudios observacionales (RR 1,76, IC 95 % 1,36-2,28); la asociación se conservó en los análisis de sensibilidad. Conclusiones: La ultrasonografía es superior a la palpación para detectar correctamente la MCT, aunque con baja certeza de la evidencia. Se requieren más estudios con mejor calidad metodo-lógica para mejorar la certeza y la precisión.

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ARS med. (Santiago, En línea) ; 48(2): 29-31, 28 jun. 2023.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1451983

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El enfrentamiento de estridor en el Servicio de Urgencias puede ser un desafío para el clínico. La mayoría de los pacientes responderán a medidas estándar de anafilaxia, no obstante, ante pacientes refractarios a tratamiento se deben sospechar otras patologías. Presentamos el caso clínico de una paciente refractaria a manejo de anafilaxia. Se realiza videolaringoscopía que identifica quiste de vallécula y se maneja mediante protección de vía aérea con intubación orotraqueal. Se decide escisión quirúrgica, en la cual se identifica estenosis subglótica que requiere instalación de traqueostomía. La paciente evoluciona favorablemente y es dada de alta.


Coping with stridor in the Emergency Department can challenge the clinician. Most patients respond to standard anaphylaxis measures. The clinician should suspect other differential diagnoses when patients are refractory to treatment. We present the clinical case of a patient refractory to standard anaphylaxis management. A video laryngoscopy was performed, identifying a vallecula cyst. We secured the airway through orotracheal intubation. The surgical team of our hospital performed a surgical excision of the cyst and identified subglottic stenosis, which required the installation of a tracheostomy. The patient evolved favorably in the postoperative period and was discharged.

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Rev. mex. anestesiol ; 44(3): 184-189, jul.-sep. 2021. tab
Article in English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1347739

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Abstract: Introduction: A high percentage of mucopolysaccharidosis patients require surgery at some point. Common features like respiratory limitations and cardiovascular disease pose a high anesthetic risk. We describe the prevalence of anesthetic complications in our institution. Material and methods: Patients' medical history and reported surgery data from 18 eligible records were reviewed from a total of 29 mucopolysaccharidosis diagnosed children registered between the years 1999 to 2019 at a hospital in Mexico. Results: Median age was 11 years. 12 patients were type I, two type II, three type IV, and one type VI. Intravenous premedication was administered in 69.5% and induction was intravenous in 91.3% of the surgical procedures. Orotracheal intubation was the first attempted anesthetic method in 47.8% and a laryngeal mask in another 47.8%. Bronchospasm was the most frequent complication in 17.4% followed by difficult intubation in 13.1%. Conclusions: Bronchospasm was the most prevalent complication. A higher Cormack-Lehane grade was primarily related. The most prevalent concomitant risk factors were short neck and restrictive chest rendering airway management difficult in comparison to the general population.


Resumen: Introducción: Un alto porcentaje de pacientes con mucopolisacaridosis requieren cirugía en algún momento. Algunas características comunes como alteraciones respiratorias y enfermedades cardiovasculares constituyen un alto riesgo anestésico. Describimos la prevalencia de las complicaciones anestésicas en nuestra institución. Material y métodos: Fueron revisados los antecedentes y los datos quirúrgicos de 18 pacientes elegibles, extraídos de un total de 29 expedientes de niños con mucopolisacaridosis registrados entre los años 1999 y 2019 en un hospital de México. Resultados: La mediana de edad fue de 11 años. Doce pacientes fueron de tipo I, dos tipo II, tres tipo IV y uno tipo VI. La premedicación intravenosa se administró en 69.5% y la inducción fue intravenosa en 91.3% de los procedimientos quirúrgicos. El primer método anestésico intentado fue la intubación orotraqueal en 47.8% y la máscara laríngea en 47.8%. El broncoespasmo fue la complicación más frecuente en 17.4%, seguida de una intubación difícil en 13.1%. Conclusiones: El broncoespasmo fue la complicación más observada relacionada, primordialmente, con un grado Cormack-Lehane más alto. Los factores de riesgo concomitantes más frecuentes fueron el cuello corto y las restricciones torácicas, lo que dificulta en mayor grado el manejo de las vías respiratorias en comparación con la población general.

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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1400377

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Existen diferentes recomendaciones internacionales sobre el rango de presión delcuff para utilizar en usuarios adultos con vía aérea artificial. Algunas instituciones de salud chilenas han creado sus protocolos de vía aérea basadas en dichas recomendaciones, ya que no existe una guía nacional. Se desarrolló una revisiónbibliográficaen la Universidad de Southampton, Reino Unido,para determinar el rango adecuado de presión delcuff siendo entre 20-30 cmH2O. Posteriormente, se creó un cuestionario online válido y confiable en español en la Universidad de Southampton, Reino Unido,para ser aplicado en Chile. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar las respuestas emanadas de los profesionales de salud en Chile sobre el manejo de la presión delcuff en pacientes adultos con vía aérea artificial. Es un estudio analítico, observacional y transversal. Consistió en analizar las respuestas de enfermeros, kinesiólogos y fonoaudiólogos con experiencia en pacientes con vía aérea artificialtras aplicar el cuestionario. Los resultados muestran que la técnica objetiva fue ampliamente utilizada de forma aislada (58%) en comparación al uso exclusivo de subjetivas (7%). La presión mínima fue de 25 cmH2O mientras que la máxima fue de 34 cmH2O, rango mayor a lo reportado por la evidencia. Solo un 38% declaró la existencia de protocolo en su trabajo. Hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre las presiones máximas usadas y las recomendadas en dichos protocolos (p=0,029). Se concluye que los participantes en Chile mostraron un manejo poco seguro de la presión delcuff en pacientes adultos con vía aérea artificial que puede generar riesgos asociados a cuffssobre o sub insuflados. Se sugiere desarrollar una guía Ministerial.


There are different international recommendations on the cuff pressure range for the management of adult patients with an artificial airway. Some Chilean health institutions have developed their own airway management protocols based on these recommendations due to the lack of a national guide. A literature review wasundertaken at the University of Southampton, U.K., to determine the appropriate cuff pressure range. Results found that this is between 20-30 cmH2O. Afterwards, a valid and reliable online questionnaire was developed in Spanish at the University of Southampton for application in Chile. The aim of this study is to analyse the cuff pressure management of adult patients with an artificial airway performed by non-medical health professionals in Chile. An analytical, observational and cross-sectional study was performed. A database which contained the responses of nurses, physiotherapists and speech therapists with experience attending adult patients with an artificial airway in Chile was analysed. Results show that 58% of the participants used exclusively the objective technique whilst 7% only used subjective techniques. The minimum and maximum pressures used were 25 and 34 cmH2O respectively, which were higher than the recommended range. 38% of the participants declared that there was an existing protocol at their workplace. There was a significant difference between the maximum pressures used by the clinicians and the pressures recommended on the protocols (p=.029). In conclusion, the participants showed a poor manage of the cuff pressure which could create risks linked with over-inflated or under-inflated cuffs. It is suggested to develop a national guide.


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Humans , Adult , Pressure , Tracheostomy , Health Personnel , Airway Management , Intubation, Intratracheal/instrumentation , Chile , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires
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Rev. bras. anestesiol ; 70(4): 434-439, July-Aug. 2020. graf
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1137195

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Abstract Background and objectives When planning the management of a predicted difficult airway, it is important to determine which strategy will be followed. Video laryngoscopy is a major option in scenarios with factors suggesting difficult airway access. It is also indicated in rescue situations, when there is tracheal intubation failure with direct laryngoscopy. The objective of the present report was to show the efficacy of using the video laryngoscope as the first device for a patient with a large tumor that occupied almost the entire anterior portion of the oral cavity. Case report An 85 year-old male patient, 162 cm, 70 kg, ASA Physical Status II, Mallampati IV classification, was scheduled for resection of an angiosarcoma located in the right maxillary sinus that invaded much of the hard palate and the upper portion of the oropharynx. He was conscious and oriented, with normal blood pressure, heart and respiratory rates and, despite the large tumor in the oral cavity, he showed no signs of respiratory failure or airway obstruction. After intravenous cannulation and monitoring, sedation was performed with 1 mg of intravenous midazolam, and a nasal cannula was placed to provide oxygen, with a flow of 2 L min−1. Then, the target-controlled infusion of remifentanil with an effect site concentration of 2 ng mL−1 was initiated, according to Minto's pharmacokinetic model. Ventilation was maintained spontaneously during airway handling. A trans-cricothyroid block was performed, with 8 mL of 1% lidocaine solution injected into the tracheal lumen. Slight bleeding did not prevent the use of an optical method for performing tracheal intubation. The entire oral cavity was sprayed with 1% lidocaine. The McGraph video laryngoscope with the difficult intubation blade was used, and an armored tube with a guide wire inside was used for tracheal intubation, performed on the first attempt with appropriate glottis visualization. Conclusion The video laryngoscope occupies a prominent position in cases in which access to the airway is difficult. In the present case it was useful. It can be used as first choice or as a rescue technique. The video laryngoscope is an appropriate alternative and should be available for facing the ever-challenging difficult airway patient.


Resumo Justificativa e objetivos No planejamento da abordagem a uma via aérea difícil prevista, é importante determinar qual será a estratégia a ser seguida. A videolaringoscopia é uma ótima opção em situações em que existam fatores indicadores de dificuldade de acesso à via aérea. Também é indicada em situações de resgate, quando houve insucesso na tentativa de intubação com a laringoscopia direta. O objetivo deste relato é mostrar a eficácia da utilização do videolaringoscópio como primeiro dispositivo diante de paciente com grande tumor que ocupava quase a totalidade da porção anterior da cavidade oral. Relato do caso Paciente com 85 anos, sexo masculino, 162 cm, 70 kg, estado físico ASA II, classificação de Mallampati IV, foi escalado para a ressecção de um angiossarcoma localizado no seio maxilar direito que invadia grande parte do palato duro e da porção superior da orofaringe. Apresentava-se lúcido, consciente e orientado, com valores de pressão arterial, frequência cardíaca e respiratória normais e, apesar do grande tumor na cavidade oral, não apresentava qualquer sinal de insuficiência respiratória ou de obstrução das vias aéreas. Após venóclise, foi feita monitorização e sedação com 1 mg de midazolam, por via venosa, e colocado cateter nasal para administração de oxigênio, com fluxo de 2 L.min-1. Em seguida, foi iniciada a infusão alvo-controlada de remifentanil com concentração efeito de 2 ng.mL-1 segundo o modelo farmacocinético de Minto. A ventilação foi mantida em espontânea durante a manipulação da via aérea. Foi realizado bloqueio transcricotireóideo, sendo injetados 8 mL de solução de lidocaína a 1% na luz traqueal. Um pequeno sangramento não impediu que um método óptico fosse utilizado para realizar a intubação traqueal. Toda a cavidade oral recebeu o spray de lidocaína tópica a 1%. Foi utilizado o videolaringoscópio McGraph com a lâmina de intubação difícil, e um tubo aramado com fio guia no seu interior, foi utilizado para a intubação traqueal, que foi realizada na primeira tentativa, com boa visualização da glote. Conclusão O videolaringoscópio ocupa uma posição de destaque nos casos em que o acesso à via aérea é difícil. No presente caso, a sua utilização foi útil. Ele pode ser utilizado como primeira opção ou como técnica de resgate. Nas condições sempre preocupantes diante de um paciente com via aérea difícil, o videolaringoscópio deve estar disponível, constituindo-se uma boa opção.


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Humans , Male , Aged, 80 and over , Mouth Neoplasms/surgery , Intubation, Intratracheal/methods , Laryngoscopy/methods , Hemangiosarcoma/surgery , Video Recording , Laryngoscopes , Remifentanil/administration & dosage , Anesthetics, Local/administration & dosage , Laryngoscopy/instrumentation , Lidocaine/administration & dosage
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Rev. méd. Hosp. José Carrasco Arteaga ; 12(2): 130-134, 31-07-2020. Tablas, Ilustraciones
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1179075

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INTRODUCCIÓN: La acromegalia es una enfermedad crónica, progresiva y multisistémica causada por la hipersecreción de la hormona de crecimiento de un macroadenoma hipofisario en funcionamiento. Ciertas características clínicas de esta patología son de interés anestésico sobre todo aquellas que afectan la vía aérea superior, los sistemas respiratorio y cardíaco y el sistema metabólico. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de sexo masculino de 34 años de edad, que presentó incremento progresivo de tamaño de pies, manos, nariz, huesos del cráneo y aumento del tamaño de la lengua, diagnosticado de acromegalia por macroadenoma hipofisiario productor de hormona de crecimiento. Se sumaron más tarde SAHOS severo, insuficiencia mitral y tricúspidea leve; motivo por el cual se programa para resección de macroadenoma hipofisiario por acceso transepto-esfenoidal. Durante la evaluación preanestésica el paciente fue catalogado como Riesgo Quirúrgico ASA III, Riesgo Cardiaco de Lee 0.04 %, NYHA I, probabilidad alta de vía aérea difícil. Transquirúrgico: Inducción anestésica con propofol, 120 mg, remifentanilo 0.2 mcg/kg/min, rocuronio 50 mg. Se logró intubación orotraqueal atraumática utilizando McCoy hoja N4, con tubo endotraqueal reforzado N 7.5. EVOLUCIÓN: Fue llevado a Terapia Intensiva donde permaneció para control posquirúrgico. El paciente permaneció hospitalizado durante 7 días y fue dado de alta en condiciones estables, sin déficit neurológico. Se mantiene aún en seguimiento por el SAHOS severo que presenta. Se ha reportado que han mejorado sus episodios de apnea nocturna. CONCLUSION: Los pacientes con enfermedad de la glándula pituitaria sometidos a cirugía pueden presentar una serie de desafíos anestésicos, desde el manejo de la vía aérea hasta cambios hemodinámicos y ventilatorios importantes durante el procedimiento quirúrgico. Es importante prever y prevenir las complicaciones y corregirlas a tiempo, para evitar lesiones irreversibles que aumenten la morbilidad del paciente.(au)


BACKGROUND: Acromegaly is a chronic, progressive and multisystemic disease caused by growth hormone hypersecretion by a functioning pituitary macroadenoma. Some clinical features of this disease are important for anesthetic management, especially those that affect the upper airway, and the cardiac, respiratory and metabolic systems. CASE REPORT: Male 34 year old patient, with progressive increase of feet, hands, nose, skull bone and tongue size, diagnosed with acromegaly caused by growth hormone producing pituitary macroadenoma. Later he presents with severe SAHOS, mitral and mild tricuspid insufficiency; so transsphenoidal resection of pituitary macroadenoma was programed. During preanesthetic evaluation was classified as ASA III Surgical Risk, Lee Cardiac Risk 0.04%, NYHA I, and high probability of difficult airway. The anesthetic induction scheme was: propofol 120 mg, remifentanil 0.2 mcg / kg / min, rocuronium 50 mg. Atraumatic orotracheal intubation using McCoy leaf N4, with reinforced endotracheal tube N 7.5 was achieved. EVOLUTION: The patient was taken to Intensive Care Unit for post-surgical control. The patient remained hospitalized for 7 days and was discharged in stable condition without neurological deficit. He is still in follow up of the severe SAHOS. It has been reported improvement of the episodes of night apnea. CONCLUSION: Patients with pituitary gland disease undergoing surgery can present some anesthetic challenges, from the airway management, to the important hemodynamic and ventilatory challenges during the surgical procedure. It is important to anticipate and prevent the possible complications and correct them in time in order to avoid irreversible injuries that increase the patient's morbidity.(au)


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Humans , Male , Adult , Acromegaly , Growth Hormone , Critical Care , Growth , Anesthetics , Risk
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Rev. colomb. anestesiol ; 48(2): 96-99, Jan.-June 2020. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS, COLNAL | ID: biblio-1115563

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Abstract Introduction: In the management of the anticipated difficult airway (DA), awake intubation is the strategy of choice. In this context, flexible fibroscopy is the tool most widely used as the first choice. However, there is always the rare case where it may fail. Important findings: Six successful rescue cases using videolaryngoscopy following failed fibroscopy in patients with anticipated DA, and 1 case of rescued extubation of an airway previously secured with fiberoptic bronchoscopy. Conclusion: Videolaringoscopy may be an adequate tool to use as a backup plan for the management of an anticipated DA.


Resumen Introducción: En el manejo de vía aérea difícil anticipada la estrategia de elección es la intubación con el paciente despierto. En este contexto, la fibroscopia flexible es la herramienta más utilizada como plan A; sin embargo, en raras ocasiones puede fallar. Hallazgos importantes: Se presentan seis casos de rescates exitosos con videolaringoscopia luego de fibroscopia fallida en pacientes con vía aérea difícil anticipada, y un caso de rescate de extubación de vía aérea asegurada previamente con fibrobroncoscopio. Conclusión: La videolaringoscopia puede ser una adecuada herramienta como plan B para el manejo de la vía aérea difícil anticipada.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Airway Management , Failure to Rescue, Health Care , Intubation, Intratracheal , Laryngoscopy , Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System , Optical Fibers
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Rev. mex. anestesiol ; 43(2): 92-96, abr.-jun. 2020. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1347696

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Resumen: La pandemia del nuevo coronavirus COVID-19 ha infectado a más de 800,000 casos en todo el mundo y aún no hay vacuna ni tratamiento específico. Como especialistas en el manejo de la vía aérea, los anestesiólogos estamos expuestos a las secreciones y con un alto riesgo de contraer la infección por COVID-19. En esta revisión se muestran las recomendaciones para disminuir el riesgo a través de técnicas de control de infecciones.


Abstract: The pandemic of the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19 has been involved in more than 800,000 cases worldwide. There isn't vaccine or specific treatment. As specialists in airway management, anesthesiologist are routinely exposed to patients' respiratory secretions and are at high risk of contracting COVID-19 from infected patients. This review provides suggestions on how to minimize this risk by improved infection control.

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Rev. Soc. Bras. Clín. Méd ; 16(4): 232-234, out.-dez. 2018.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1025921

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A síndrome de Treacher Collins é uma patologia rara, com gene causador mapeado no braço longo do cromossomo cinco (5q31. 3-q33.3). Conhecida como disostose craniofacial, apresenta-se com hipoplasia malar, hipoplasia mandibular e malformações do pavilhão auricular. Tal condição representa previsão de dificuldade para o ato anestésico de intubação, necessitando de avaliação pré-operatória minuciosa e cuidado intensivo no perioperatório. A anestesia geral costuma ser realizada por indução de anestésicos inalatórios, uma vez que crianças submetidas a procedimentos cirúrgicos são não cooperativas, além de haver dificuldade de se obter acesso venoso. Assim, objetiva-se relatar caso de via aérea de intubação difícil em paciente com síndrome de Treacher Collins, correlacionando às manifestações clínicas, ao diagnóstico e ao tratamento cirúrgico, e revisando a literatura sobre o tema. Relatamos um caso cuja singularidade reside no manejo anestésico diferente dos executados em outros centros médicos, ao abordar pacientes com previsão de via aérea difícil. Ao invés de se utilizar máscara laríngea ou intubação com laringoscópio óptico, procedeu-se a: indução inalatória, sedação sem abolir respiração espontânea, visualização das estruturas para introdução do tubo endotraqueal (Cormack 3), acesso venoso, intubação orotraqueal e, posteriormente, indução anestésica e bloqueio neuromuscular. Julgamos importante divulgar tal relato para expor alternativas na indisponibilidade de certos dispositivos, como o fibroscópio. A técnica de intubação sem máscara laríngea ou fibroscópio em pacientes com síndrome craniofacial pode ocorrer sem intercorrências com a estratégia de não abolir a respiração do paciente, porém com leve sedação, devido à não cooperação e à dificuldade de se obter acesso venoso em crianças. (AU)


Treacher Collins syndrome is a rare disease with the culprit gene mapped on the distal long arm of chromosome five (5q31. 3-q33.3). It is known as craniofacial dysostosis, and presents with malar hypoplasia, mandibular hypoplasia, and pinnae malformations. Such condition represents expected difficult airway intubation during anesthesia, requiring detailed preoperative evaluation, and intensive perioperative care. General anesthesia is usually performed through inhaling anesthetics because children undergoing surgical procedures are not cooperative, and their venous access is difficult. Thus, the aim of the study is to report a case of difficult airway intubation in a patient diagnosed with Treacher Collins syndrome, correlating clinical manifestations, diagnosis e surgical treatment, and reviewing the literature on the subject. We report a case that is unique because the anesthetic management is different from what has been done in other medical centers, since it manages patients with expected difficult airway. Instead of using a laryngeal mask airway (LMA) device or a flexible optical intubation (FOI), an inhaling induction was performed, with preserved spontaneous breathing sedation, and visualization of the structures to receive the endotracheal tube (Cormarck 3), venous access, orotracheal intubation and then, anesthetic induction and neuromuscular block. We consider it important to share this report to give alternatives when some devices, such as the fiberscope, are not available. The intubation technique without laryngeal mask airway device or fiberscope in patients with craniofacial syndrome may take place with no complications, when the patient's spontaneous breathing is not aborted, but with light sedation, because of children's noncooperation, and difficulty venous access. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Child , Intubation/methods , Mandibulofacial Dysostosis/surgery , Zygoma/abnormalities , Ear/abnormalities , Ear/surgery , Anesthesiologists , Intubation/standards , Anesthesia/methods , Anesthesia/standards , Mandibulofacial Dysostosis/complications , Micrognathism/etiology
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Rev. chil. obstet. ginecol ; 81(3): 223-228, jun. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-788913

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El síndrome de Hallermann-Streiff es una rara entidad asociada a hipoplasia del tercio inferior de la cara, determinando así una vía aérea de difícil manejo. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 21 años con ese síndrome, acondroplasia, escoliosis severa e infección respiratoria los días previos a la interrupción exitosa de su embarazo mediante cesárea. El manejo requirió una cuidadosa evaluación preoperatoria y disponibilidad inmediata de dispositivos alternativos para el manejo de la vía aérea en caso necesario. La gravidez, así como ciertas comorbilidades asociadas, aumentan la posibilidad de una intubación fallida con morbi-mortalidad secundaria importante, dado ello, es necesaria la preparación e implementación de algoritmos atingentes para el manejo de la vía aérea en casos como el presentado.


The Hallermann-Streiff syndrome is a rare entity associated to hypoplasia of the lower third of the face, determining a difficult airway management. We report the case of a 21 years female with this syndrome, achondroplasia, severe scoliosis and respiratory infection at the days prior to the interruption of her preg-nancy by cesarean section. Her management required a carefully preoperative evaluation and availability of alternative devices to secure her airway. Pregnancy and certain comorbidities increase the chance of a failed intubation with severe secondary morbidity and mortality, given this, the correct preparation and implementation of difficult airway algorithms in pregnancy if it’s necessary.


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Humans , Female , Pregnancy , Young Adult , Pregnancy Complications/surgery , Hallermann's Syndrome/complications , Pregnancy Complications/etiology , Pregnancy Outcome , Cesarean Section , Pregnancy, High-Risk , Airway Management , Intubation
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Cambios rev. méd ; 14(24): 74-77, abr. 2015. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1008015

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Introducción: la American Society of Anesthesiologists definió la vía aérea difícil como la situación clínica en la que un anestesiólogo con entrenamiento convencional experimenta dificultad para ventilar con máscara facial, dificultad para la intubación endotraqueal o ambas. Ventilación difícil con máscara es 1) la imposibilidad para un anestesiólogo que no cuenta con ayuda, de mantener la saturación de oxígeno (SpO2) > 90% al administrar oxígeno al 100% y ventilar con presión positiva mediante máscara facial a un paciente cuya SpO2 era del 90% antes de la intervención anestésica o 2) la imposibilidad para un anestesiólogo que no cuenta con ayuda, de evitar o revertir los signos de ventilación inadecuada durante la ventilación con presión positiva mediante máscara facial. Estos signos incluyen: cianosis, ausencia de movimientos del tórax, signos auscultatorios de obstrucción severa de la vía aérea, distensión gástrica por entrada de gas y cambios hemodinámicos secundarios a hipoxemia e hipercapnia. Laringoscopia difícil: imposibilidad para visualizar alguna parte de la glotis durante la laringoscopia convencional. Intubación difícil: situación en la que se requieren más de tres intentos o más de diez minutos para la inserción adecuada del tubo endotraqueal mediante laringoscopia convencional. Materiales y métodos: es una revisión de caso clínico y revisión bibliográfica. Resultados: el presente caso ilustra una de las situaciones de vía aérea difícil prevista producidas por patología de vía aérea y mediastino anterior como son las masas tiroideas. Presentación poco frecuente y que implica un manejo anestésico complejo. Conclusiones: podemos concluir que el manejo de una vía aérea difícil anticipada o no es un reto para el anestesiólogo y requiere el entrenamiento y actualización constante del mismo.


Introduction: the ASA define difficult airway as the clinical situation in which a conventionally trained anesthesiologist experiences difficulty with face mask ventilation, endotracheal intubation difficulty , or both. Difficult mask ventilation is 1) the impossibility for an anesthesiologist who has no help to maintain oxygen saturation (SpO2) > 90 % when using 100% oxygen and positive pressure ventilation by face mask to a patient whose SpO2 was 90 % before anesthetic intervention or 2) the impossibility for an anesthesiologist who has no help prevent or reverse signs of inadequate ventilation during positive pressure ventilation by face mask . These signs include cyanosis, absence of chest movement, auscultation signs of severe airway obstruction, gastric distension by gas inlet and hypoxemia and hypercapnia secondary to hemodynamic changes. Difficult laryngoscopy: unable to display some part of the glottis during conventional laryngoscopy. Difficult intubation: a situation in which more than three attempts or more than ten minutes for the proper insertion of the endotracheal tube with conventional laryngoscopy is required.1 Materials and methods: this is a clinical case review and a literature review. Results: this case illustrates one of the difficult airway situations envisaged produced by airway pathology and anterior mediastinal masses such as thyroid. Rare presentation and involves a complex anesthetic management. Conclusions: we can conclude that the difficult airway management anticipated or not, is a challenge for the anesthesiologist and requires constant training and update.


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Humans , Female , Aged , Cyanosis , Airway Management , Anesthesiologists , Hypercapnia , Intubation, Intratracheal , Laryngoscopy , Pathology , Goiter , Hypoxia
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Rev. bras. anestesiol ; 63(1): 110-112, jan.-fev. 2013. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-666123

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JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Relatamos um caso de pneumotórax causado por perfuração brônquica durante uma reintubação usando um cateter para troca da via aérea (CTVA) em um paciente com câncer de cabeça e pescoço. RELATO DE CASO: Paciente do sexo masculino, 53 anos, com carcinoma de orofaringe, foi internado na UTI com pneumonia grave e síndrome da angústia respiratória aguda (SARA). O paciente foi identificado como sendo de difícil intubação e uma sonda endotraqueal (SET) foi inserida através de um broncoscópio. Após uma semana de tratamento, observou-se ruptura do manguito endotraqueal. A troca da sonda endotraqueal foi necessária para obter uma ventilação pulmonar satisfatória. Um cateter para troca da via aérea (Cook, tamanho 14) foi usado para realizar a reintubação. Depois da reintubação, o paciente apresentou piora na saturação de oxigênio e uma radiografia revelou um grande pneumotórax. Um dreno torácico foi inserido e uma melhora imediata na saturação de oxigênio foi observada. A repetição da radiografia confirmou o posicionamento correto do dreno torácico e a reexpansão do pulmão direito. A broncoscopia realizada mostrou uma laceração posterior do brônquio principal direito. O paciente foi extubado no dia seguinte. Depois de quatro dias, o dreno torácico foi removido. A radiografia realizada um dia depois da retirada do dreno revelou um pequeno pneumotórax no lobo superior direito, mas o paciente permaneceu assintomático. CONCLUSÕES: O cateter para troca da via aérea é uma ferramenta valiosa para lidar com pacientes difíceis de intubar. Embora os médicos geralmente concentrem sua atenção em evitar um barotrauma causado pelo suplemento de oxigênio ou ventilação a jato através do CTVA, a preocupação com a técnica de inserção pode minimizar as complicações que ameaçam a vida e aumentar a segurança do CTVA.


BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: We report a case of pneumothorax caused by a bronchial perforation during a reintubation using an airway exchange catheter (AEC) in a patient with a head and neck cancer. CASE REPORT: A 53 year old man with oropharynx carcinoma was admitted to ICU for severe pneumonia and severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). The patient was recognized as a difficult-to-intubate patient and an endotracheal tube (ETT) was inserted through a bronchoscope. After one week of treatment, it was observed an endotracheal cuff perforation. Exchanging the endotracheal tube was necessary to achieve satisfactory pulmonary ventilation. An AEC Cook 14 was used to perform the reintubation. After reintubation, the patient presented a worsening in oxygen saturation and a chest radiography (CXR) revealed a large pneumothorax. A chest tube was inserted and we observed immediate improvement in oxygen saturation. A repeat CXR confirmed correct positioning of the chest tube and reexpansion of the right lung. A bronchoscopy performed showed a posterior laceration in the right main bronchus. The patient was extubated the following day. After four days, the chest tube was removed. A CXR performed a day after chest tube removal revealed a small right upper pneumothorax, but the patient remained asymptomatic. CONCLUSIONS: Airway exchange catheter is a valuable tool to handle with difficult-to-intubate patients. Although the physicians generally focus their attention in avoid barotrauma - caused by oxygen supplement or jet ventilation through AEC - concern for insertion technique can minimize life threatening complications and increase the safety of AEC.


JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVOS: Relatamos aquí un caso de neumotórax causado por perforación brónquica durante una reintubación usando un catéter para el cambio de la vía aérea (CTVA) en una paciente con cáncer de cabeza y cuello. RELATO DE CASO: Paciente del sexo masculino, 53 años, con carcinoma de orofaringe, que fue ingresado en la UTI con neumonía grave y el síndrome de la angustia respiratoria aguda (SARA). El paciente fue identificado como siendo de difícil intubación y con un broncoscopio se le insertó una sonda endotraqueal (SET). Después de una semana de tratamiento, vimos una ruptura del manguito endotraqueal. El cambio de la sonda endotraqueal se hizo necesario para obtener una ventilación pulmonar satisfactoria. Un catéter para el cambio de la vía aérea (Cook, tamaño 14) se usó para realizar la reintubación. Después de la reintubación, el paciente tuvo un empeoramiento en la saturación de oxígeno y una radiografía reveló un fuerte neumotórax. Un dreno torácico se insertó observando una mejoría inmediata en la saturación de oxígeno. La repetición de la radiografía confirmó el posicionamiento correcto del dreno torácico y la re-expansión del pulmón derecho. La broncoscopia realizada arrojó una laceración posterior del bronquio principal derecho. El paciente se desentubó al día siguiente. Después de cuatro días, el dreno torácico se retiró. La radiografía realizada un día después de la retirada del dreno reveló un pequeño neumotórax en el lóbulo superior derecho, pero el paciente permaneció asintomático. CONCLUSIONES: El catéter para el cambio de la vía aérea es una herramienta valiosa para lidiar con los pacientes difíciles de intubar. Aunque los médicos generalmente concentren su atención en evitar un barotrauma causado por el suplemento de oxígeno o ventilación a chorro por medio del CTVA, la preocupación con la técnica de inserción puede minimizar las complicaciones que amenazan la vida y aumentar la seguridad del CTVA.


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Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Bronchi/injuries , Chest Tubes/adverse effects , Intubation, Intratracheal/adverse effects , Intubation, Intratracheal/instrumentation , Pneumothorax/etiology , Retreatment
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Rev. Méd. Clín. Condes ; 22(5): 592-597, sept. 2011.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-677263

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La atención inicial del paciente politraumatizado incluye una evaluación inicial y resucitación, una fase intermedia o de monitorización y una evaluación secundaria, diagnóstica en la que se debe realizar un examen detallado por órganos y sistemas para proceder a un tratamiento definitivo. En este artículo se tratan aquellas patologías que ponen en peligro la vida del paciente y que precisan acciones terapéuticas inmediatas, como son la obstrucción de vía aérea, el neumotórax a tensión, el taponamiento cardiaco, neumotórax simple y neumotórax abierto. El shock, definido por un grado severo de hipoperfusión tisular, necesita ser corregido mediante una infusión adecuada de volumen incluyendo factores de coagulación para evitar el círculo vicioso de la llamada “tríada letal” que corresponde a hemorragia, hipotermia y coagulopatía, que a su vez perpetúa la hemorragia. La toracotomía de reanimación tiene indicaciones precisas y sus resultados dependen de la etiología del traumatismo, siendo mejor al utilizarse en lesiones penetrantes cardiacas y con el menor tiempo en que se efectúa.


The initial care of trauma patients includes an initial assessment and resuscitation an intermediate or secondary monitoring and evaluation (diagnostic) in which to undertake a detailed examination of organs and systems to proceed to definitive treatment. This article discusses those conditions that threaten the life of the patient and require immediate therapeutic actions. These situations are airway obstruction, tension pneumothorax, cardiac tamponade and simple or open pneumothorax. The treatment of Shock, defined by a severe degree of tissue hypoperfusion, needs to be corrected by adequate volume infusion including clotting factors to prevent the vicious circle of the "lethal triad": hemorrhage, hypothermia and coagulopathy. In the case of need for a resuscitative thoracotomy, this technique has precise indications and its results depend on the etiology of the trauma and with better results if to be used in penetrating cardiac trauma and incases of rapid use after production of the damage.


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Humans , Airway Management , Multiple Trauma , Tidal Volume , Shock , Thoracotomy
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Rev. Estomat ; 15(2): 38-42, dic. 2007. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-565736

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El trauma maxilofacial se presenta por lo general dentro de una situación de politraumatismo y se maneja en forma diferida. Aunque las lesiones faciales son importantes, se debe priorizar el manejo del compromiso de la vía aérea, dado que la hipoxia produce la muerte progresiva de los tejidos y el principal afectado es el cerebro cuyo tiempo de isquemia es aproximadamente de cuatro minutos; es decir que se dispone de muy poco tiempo para garantizar la supervivencia de un paciente víctima de trauma con afecciones de la vía aérea. El objetivo de esta revisión es proporcionar un mayor conocimiento a los profesionales, técnicos y tecnólogos del área de la salud en el manejo de la vía aérea en trauma maxilofacial, ya que los resultados satisfactorios con este tipo de pacientes se logra si es posible la coordinación de muchos factores, desde la atención inicial hasta su ingreso a un servicio de urgencias, con lo cual se integran especialidades médicas (prehospitalaria y hospitalaria) y odontológicas.


The maxillofacial trauma is in general a multiple-organ trauma situation that implies first the establishment or recovery of a secure airway to the patient even the fact that most professionals could believe that maxilofacial lesions are the first treatment priority. The hypoxia produces progressive tissue injury and tissue death. Main affected organ by hypoxia is the brain in which ischemia threshold is about four minutes. This mean very few time to help a person to survive an airway obstruction. The objective of this review is to provide a better knowledge to the different health professionals in the management of the airway after maxillofacial trauma. The reestablishment of the airway until patient’s entrance to hospital urgencies is a key issue and integrates the a common knowledge and rapid attention of diverse medical specialties (prehospitalary, nursery, physician) and dentists.


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Facial Injuries , Maxillofacial Injuries , Hypoxia, Brain , Tracheostomy , Wounds and Injuries
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