RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Conservative Treatment of Severe Tracheal Laceration After Endotracheal Intubation JF Respiratory Care FD American Association for Respiratory Care SP 861 OP 862 DO 10.4187/respcare.00891 VO 56 IS 6 A1 Cheng-Yu Chang A1 Shih-Lung Cheng A1 Shih-Chieh Chang YR 2011 UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/56/6/861.abstract AB Endotracheal intubation can lead to iatrogenic trauma to the upper airways. Superficial mucosal tears in the mouth, pharynx, or larynx are common and can cause secondary infection and acute respiratory distress due to massive air leak. We report a patient who sustained a severe 5-cm tracheal laceration and subcutaneous emphysema after intubation. She was successfully weaned from the ventilator after adjustment of the endotracheal cuff, therapy with broad-spectrum antibiotics, and continuous airway humidification.