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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia 11(4):p 246-248, Oct - Dec. 2024. | DOI: 10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.11424.15
Case Report
Fire in the Airway: A Case report
Saji Ardra, Madhavan Biju, Sathyan Nithin, M.S Sajil, P. Nishu, Hafis Thanseena
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Indian Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia 11(4):p 246-248, Oct - Dec. 2024. | DOI: 10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.11424.15
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Ardra S, Biju M, Nithin S, et al. Fire in the airway: a case report. Ind J Anesth Analg. 2024;11(4):246-8.Timeline
Received : August 10, 2024
Accepted : September 21, 2024
Published : December 20, 2024
Abstract
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure in which both the surgeon and anaesthetist share responsibility for managing the airway. Although rare, airway fire is a serious complication of tracheostomy with the potential for devastating patient morbidity and mortality. This article discusses a case of airway fire during tracheostomy and explores the factors contributing to this risk
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Ardra S, Biju M, Nithin S, et al. Fire in the airway: a case report. Ind J Anesth Analg. 2024;11(4):246-8.
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DOI: 10.21088/ijaa.2349.8471.11424.15
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| Received | August 10, 2024 |
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