Acute Massive Lung Collapse after Endotracheal Intubation during Induction.
10.4097/kjae.1989.22.4.585
- Author:
Sang Min LEE
1
;
Yong Seok OH
;
Kwang Won YUM
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, Seoul National University Hosptial, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Atelectasis;
Lung collapse;
Complication;
Secretion;
Denitrogen absorption atelectasis
- MeSH:
Anesthesia;
Bronchoscopy;
Intubation, Intratracheal*;
Lung*;
Pulmonary Atelectasis*;
Suction
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
1989;22(4):585-589
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Atelectasis or collapse of lung is a common complication following surgery. Atelectsis also occurs during anesthesia but profound pulmonary collapse is uncommon. We experienced acute lung collapse of entire left lung and right upper lobe after endotracheal suction following endotracheal intubation. Mucoid secretions and blood clots were aspirated through the bronchoscopy. The possible cause of lung collapse is described.
