Abstract
Tracheal laceration is a rare but potentially devastating complication of endotracheal intubation. Traditional management of intubation-related tracheal laceration is operative. Nonoperative management of a woman noted to have a tracheal laceration during intubation is described. Criteria by which nonoperative treatment can be considered are outlined.
MeSH terms
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Administration, Oral
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Aged
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Amoxicillin / administration & dosage
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Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination
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Clavulanic Acids / administration & dosage
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Drug Therapy, Combination / administration & dosage
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Female
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Humans
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Intubation, Intratracheal / adverse effects*
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Radiography
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Trachea / diagnostic imaging
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Trachea / injuries*
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Wound Infection / prevention & control
Substances
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Clavulanic Acids
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Amoxicillin-Potassium Clavulanate Combination
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Amoxicillin