Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Penetrating Thoracoabdominal Trauma

Authors

  •   Surbhi Gupta Department of Anaesthesiology, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  •   Rashmi Rani Department of Anaesthesiology, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  •   Reena Nayar Department of Anaesthesiology, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka
  •   Sindhu K. Sridhar Department of Anaesthesiology, St. John’s Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka

Keywords:

Airway management, damage control surgery, penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma, resuscitation

Abstract

Anesthetic management of a patient with penetrating thoracoabdominal trauma is a challenge for the anesthetist. Unstable hemodynamics, inadequate fasting, improper positioning for intubation, and the need for emergent surgery can complicate anesthetic management of such patients. We report a case of penetrating thoracoabdominal injury with arrow-shaped iron rods. Rapid and judicious management along with good communication between the surgeon and the anesthetist led to a successful outcome.

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Published

2015-07-01

How to Cite

Gupta, S., Rani, R., Nayar, R., & Sridhar, S. K. (2015). Anesthetic Management of a Patient with Penetrating Thoracoabdominal Trauma. Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal, 1(3), 149–152. Retrieved from http://karnatakaanesthesiajournal.in/index.php/kaj/article/view/139382

Issue

Volume 1, Issue 3, July- September 2015

Section

Case Reports

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