Fatal airway obstruction following arterial trauma during internal jugular venous cannulation
2010
Fatal Airway Obstruction from Arterial Trauma during Jugular Cannulation
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Williams Aparna, Mathai Ashu S., Bhatia Gaurav, Abraham John
Primary Institution: Christian Medical College, Ludhiana, India
Conclusion
Arterial trauma during internal jugular vein cannulation can lead to fatal airway obstruction if not quickly recognized and managed.
Supporting Evidence
- Arterial punctures can occur in 6–25% of internal jugular venous cannulations.
- Fatal airway obstruction due to arterial trauma during cannulation is extremely rare.
- The patient had severe airway obstruction and hemodynamic instability due to a large hematoma.
- Prompt recognition of arterial trauma is crucial for survival.
- Delays in recognizing airway compromise contributed to the patient's death.
Takeaway
A patient died because a doctor accidentally hurt an artery while trying to put in a tube for medicine, which caused her airway to get blocked.
Methodology
Case report detailing the events and complications following internal jugular vein cannulation.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in reporting due to the nature of a single case study.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
A 65-year-old obese female patient with a BMI of 35.
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