Two Endotracheal Tubes in One Trachea with a Traumatic Injury.
Andrew WinegarnerHarish LecamwasamMark C KendallShyamal AsherPublished in: Case reports in anesthesiology (2021)
Direct penetrating airway trauma may necessitate early, albeit less secure, intubations though the neck wounds prior to operating room arrival. The conundrum is weighing the risk of losing a temporary airway while attempting to establish a more secure airway. Here, we demonstrate the versatility of common anesthesia tools such as a video laryngoscope and a fiberoptic bronchoscope and the welcome discovery of the trachea's ability to accommodate two endotracheal tubes simultaneously so as to ensure a patent airway at all points throughout resuscitation.