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Emergency management of tracheal rupture
Southern Medical Journal
|September 1, 1985
Summary
Tracheal rupture can occur during prolonged mechanical ventilation, even with careful management. This case highlights a patient with multiple risk factors who developed this rare but serious complication.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Pulmonology
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Tracheal rupture is a rare but severe complication associated with mechanical ventilation.
- Prolonged mechanical ventilation increases the risk of airway injury.
- Identifying predisposing factors is crucial for prevention and management.