Prevention of Pulmonary Complications in Infants with Tracheotomy by Modification of the Tracheotomy Cannula

3 September 1959

journal article
Published by Massachusetts Medical Society in New England Journal of Medicine

Vol. 261 (10) , 482-485
https://doi.org/10.1056/nejm195909032611003

Abstract

A FTER tracheotomy in the infant, if the distance between the cricoid cartilage and the carina is too short, the end of the metal cannula can abut on the carina¹ or pass into the right main-stem bronchus. This situation may cause partial bronchial obstruction, with all its attendant complications. Two cases are presented to demonstrate this occurrence, together with indications for revision of the tracheotomy cannula.Case ReportsCase l.§ A 16-month-old female infant (M.H. 94329) fell down a flight of stairs and struck her head, but was not unconscious. There was no consequent change in her state of consciousness, . . .

Keywords

TRACHEA/SURGERY

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