| Literature DB >> 16626366 |
Michael Tykocinski1, Peter Thomson, Robin Hooper.
Abstract
We report a case of airway fire during surgical tracheotomy using diathermy for the incision into the trachea. A literature review of airway fire during tracheotomy was carried out, and the management of airway fire is discussed. Recommendations are made to prevent this adverse outcome.Mesh:
Year: 2006 PMID: 16626366 DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.2006.03678.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: ANZ J Surg ISSN: 1445-1433 Impact factor: 1.872