A traumatic tracheobronchial laceration is an uncommon, life-threatening and extremely rare event. Early recognition of tracheal injuries and prompt airway control during this condition can often turn out to be lifesaving. However, in such settings, there has been a significant challenge for an anesthesiologist related to safe anesthetic management of such patients. This article describes the case of a patient with tracheal laceration due to the traumatic dislocation of the first rib, followed by the subsequent anesthetic management of the patient.
A 56-year-old male was presented for blunt trauma in his right chest. The patient also complained of right chest pain, chest congestion, and shortness of breath. The patient lacked any significant medical history. Vitals Heart rate (HR)- 91 beats/min Respiratory rate (RR)-34 breaths/min Blood pressure (BP)- 108/71 mmHg Initial pulse oximetry…
