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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics 18(1):p 29-32, January-June 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.18126.5
Case Report
Airway Management in Cut-Throat Injury: Endotracheal Intubation Followed by Surgical Tracheostomy: A Case Report
Sanjay Kumar, Rajesh Kumar, Rekha Kumari, Saket Prakash, Sunil Kumar, Anil Kumar, Anurag Kumar, Majid Anwer
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Indian Journal of Trauma and Emergency Pediatrics 18(1):p 29-32, January-June 2026. | DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.18126.5
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Rajesh Kumar, Rekha Kumari, Sanjay Kumar et. al, Airway Management in Cut-Throat Injury: Endotracheal Intubation Followed by Surgical Tracheostomy: A Case Report. Indian J Trauma Emerg Pediatr. 2026;18(1):29–32Timeline
Received : April 01, 2026
Accepted : May 05, 2026
Published : June 30, 2026
Abstract
Cut-throat injuries represent a critical emergency due to the high risk of airway compromise, hemorrhage, and distortion of normal anatomy. Prompt airway management is crucial in preventing hypoxia and mortality. We report a case of a middle-aged male presenting with a deep anterior neck laceration and exposed airway structures. The airway was initially secured using endotracheal intubation under controlled anaesthetic conditions, followed by definitive surgical tracheostomy. Careful planning, maintenance of oxygenation, and coordination between anaesthesia and surgical teams played a crucial role in successful management. This case highlights the importance of a stepwise airway approach in managing complex neck trauma.
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Rajesh Kumar, Rekha Kumari, Sanjay Kumar et. al, Airway Management in Cut-Throat Injury: Endotracheal Intubation Followed by Surgical Tracheostomy: A Case Report. Indian J Trauma Emerg Pediatr. 2026;18(1):29–32
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21088/ijtep.2348.9987.18126.5
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Cut-Throat InjuryPenetrating Neck TraumaAirway ManagementEndotracheal IntubationTracheostomyDifficult AirwayTrauma AnaesthesiaSearch for Similar Articles
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