A Case of Carbon Dioxide Narcosis Following Tracheotomy in Chronic Bilateral Vocal Cord Paralysis Patient.
10.3342/kjorl-hns.2012.55.5.308
- Author:
Seong Phill MOON
1
;
Byoung Seo JEONG
;
Ho Cherl YANG
;
Joo Hyun WOO
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Gil Hospital, Graduate School of Medicine, Gachon University of Medicine & Science, Incheon, Korea. woojh@gilhospital.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carbon dioxide;
Narcosis;
Vocal cord paralysis
- MeSH:
Airway Obstruction;
Carbon;
Carbon Dioxide;
Cordotomy;
Dyspnea;
Hoarseness;
Humans;
Middle Aged;
Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive;
Pulmonary Ventilation;
Retention (Psychology);
Stupor;
Tracheostomy;
Tracheotomy;
Unconsciousness;
Vocal Cord Paralysis;
Vocal Cords
- From:Korean Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
2012;55(5):308-311
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Failure of pulmonary ventilation capacity results in carbon dioxide (CO2) retention. When this produces loss of consciousness, it is called CO2 narcosis. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a common cause of CO2 retention. Bilateral vocal cord paralysis is a typical disorder resulting in upper airway obstruction. However, bilateral vocal cord paralysis has been rarely documented in the chronic course of obstructive diseases related to the ear/nose/throat because its symptoms are relatively obvious. A 49-year-old man who complained of hoarseness and dyspnea for several years was diagnosed with bilateral vocal cord paralysis. CO2 narcosis occurred after tracheostomy and laser posterior cordotomy had been applied to relieve dyspnea. Details of the case are provided along with a review of the relevant literature.
