Severe Unilateral Atelectasis after Induction of General Anesthesia: Due to Aspiration of Oropharyngeal Secretion?
Journal Title: Enliven: Journal of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine - Year 2014, Vol 1, Issue 5
Abstract
A 27-year-old man underwent general anesthesia for arthroscopic Bankart repair surgery. Glycopyrrolate was administered for premedication and anesthesia was induced with propofol and rocuronium. After tracheal intubation, the patient’s position was changed to right lateral position for operation. Gradual elevation of airway pressure and decrease of oxygen saturation occurred, and was suspected to be due to endobrochial intubation. Nonetheless, the endotracheal tube was drawn to 22 cm at the upper incisor and breathing sound was not auscultated overthe right lung field. Bronchoscopy was performed for diagnosis, right main bronchus was filled withclear mucus secretion. After suction of the secretion, ventilation was improved. After finishing the operation, a chest X-ray showed aspiration pneumonia overthe right lung. The patient was treated with antibiotics and discharged uneventfully 5 days postoperatively.
Authors and Affiliations
Hong Park Jae, Myoung Jin Ko, Eun Lee Sang, Wha Lee Ki, Sang Yoon Jeon
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