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  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

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  • Deep neck space infections present complex management challenges for otolaryngologists, intensivists, and anesthesiologists.
  • Prompt and precise handling is crucial for patient survival in tertiary care settings.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a challenging case of deep neck space infection with significant airway compromise.
  • To emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary critical care in managing such severe presentations.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 65-year-old female patient.
  • Admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due to severe symptoms.
  • Management focused on airway security and infection control.

Main Results:

  • The patient presented with sudden, massive submental and submandibular swelling.
  • Difficult intubation was encountered, indicating severe airway compromise.
  • The case underscores the critical nature of deep neck space infections.

Conclusions:

  • Deep neck space infections, particularly those causing extensive swelling, demand urgent and expert multidisciplinary management.
  • Effective airway management is paramount in these critical cases.
  • This case illustrates the potential for rapid deterioration and the need for ICU-level care.