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Area of Science:

  • Anesthesiology
  • Otolaryngology
  • Surgical Safety

Background:

  • Airway fire during tracheostomy is a rare but severe complication.
  • Twenty-five cases have been reported, highlighting the need for preventive strategies.

Observation:

  • A case of airway fire occurred in a 66-year-old woman during tracheostomy under general anesthesia.
  • The fire originated from the endotracheal tube igniting due to 100% oxygen and monopolar diathermy use.

Findings:

  • The combustion of the endotracheal tube led to severe acute respiratory failure.
  • Multiple laryngotracheal stenoses developed as a consequence of the airway fire.

Implications:

  • Diathermy-induced ignition of anesthetic gases in the endotracheal tube is the primary cause of airway fire.
  • Prevention relies on stringent safety protocols and effective communication between surgical and anesthesia teams.