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J Spec Oper Med ; 22(3): 90-93, 2022 Sep 19.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35862841

ABSTRACT

In modern and asymmetric conflicts, traumatic airway obstruction caused by penetrating injury to the face and neck anatomy is the second leading cause of preventable mortality. Definitive airway management in the emergency setting is most commonly accomplished by endotracheal intubation. When this fails or is not possible, a surgical airway, usually cricothyrotomy, is indicated. The clinical choice for establishing a definitive airway in the austere setting is impacted by operational factors such as a mass casualty incident or availability and type of casualty evacuation. This is a case report of a patient with severe cervicofacial injuries with imminent airway compromise in the setting of a mass casualty incident, without possibility of sedation and mechanical ventilation during his evacuation. The authors seek to highlight the considerations and lessons learned for emergency cricothyrotomy.


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Airway Obstruction , Emergency Medical Services , Mass Casualty Incidents , Airway Management , Airway Obstruction/surgery , Airway Obstruction/therapy , Humans , Intubation, Intratracheal
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