Extubation Airway Emergency after Spinal Fusion Using Bone Morphogenetic Protein
Journal Title: Clinical Medical Reviews and Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 3
Abstract
An 11-year-old female who was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) intubated and mechanically ventilated with severe traumatic brain injury and occipito-cervical dislocation following a high speed motor vehicle collision, underwent both posterior arthrodesis from occiput to C3 and open reduction of cranio-cervical dislocation on hospital day 7.
Authors and Affiliations
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP272260
- DOI 10.23937/2378-3656/1410161
- Views 119
- Downloads 0
Chronic Stimulant Use: An Upcoming Cause of Neurocognitive Disorder in Later Life?
A 58-year-old woman was admitted to a psychiatric ward because of a psychotic episode. Psychiatric history revealed chronic daily stimulant use for more than thirty years, specifically cocaine, amphetamine and nicotine....
The Role of Fat Soluble Vitamins in Clinical Lipidology
Fat Soluble Vitamins (FSV) is essential for the normal growth and development of children. Many genetic and acquired conditions have the potential of interfering with FSV absorption and transport. Understanding the physi...
The Use of Macitentan in the Treatment of Out-of-Proportion Pulmonary Hypertension in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Case Report
Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an important complication of chronic pulmonary disease, especially of chronic obstructive lung disease (COPD). The exact prevalence of PH in COPD is unknown. PH is defined as an increase in...
An Ileal Perforation Associated with Extended Spectrum β-Lactamases-Producing Escherichia Coli: Medical Case Report
Intestinal perforation is one of the leading fatal causes of death among individuals mostly in developing countries. Although many reports have associated perforations with typhoid infections, reports on the role of othe...
Cement Powder Ingestion: Case Report and Review of the Literature
Alkaline material ingestions can cause a wide variety of injuries, ranging from mild to fatal. Cement is an alkaline agent and can lead to abrasions, allergic dermatitis, and chemical burns. There are very few case repor...