RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Obstructive Fibrinous Tracheal Pseudomembrane: A Rare condition in post-extubation stridor
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP respcare.02857
DO 10.4187/respcare.02857
A1 Nakwan, Narongwit
YR 2013
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/early/2013/10/29/respcare.02857.abstract
AB Obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane (OFTP) is an airway complication which occurs after endotracheal intubation. It originates from superficial mucosal abrasion and desquamation of necrotic tracheal epithelium at the site of cuff pressure. This condition is a rare cause of post-extubation stridor. We present a case of post-extubation stridor secondary to OFTP, resulting in clinical features of upper airway obstruction over 8 hours after extubation. The case features complete obstruction at tip of endotracheal tube from OFTP.