RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Obstructive Fibrinous Tracheal Pseudomembrane: A Rare Condition in Postextubation Stridor
JF Respiratory Care
FD American Association for Respiratory Care
SP e91
OP e93
DO 10.4187/respcare.02857
VO 59
IS 7
A1 Narongwit Nakwan
YR 2014
UL http://rc.rcjournal.com/content/59/7/e91.abstract
AB Obstructive fibrinous tracheal pseudomembrane (OFTP) is an airway complication that 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 postextubation stridor. We present a case of postextubation stridor secondary to OFTP, resulting in clinical features of upper airway obstruction > 8 h after extubation. The case features complete obstruction at the tip of the endotracheal tube from OFTP.