Korean J Anesthesiol.  1989 Aug;22(4):585-589. 10.4097/kjae.1989.22.4.585.

Acute Massive Lung Collapse after Endotracheal Intubation during Induction

Affiliations
  • 1Department of Anesthesiology, Seoul National University Hosptial, Seoul, Korea.

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.

Keyword

Atelectasis; Lung collapse; Complication; Secretion; Denitrogen absorption atelectasis

MeSH Terms

Anesthesia
Bronchoscopy
Intubation, Intratracheal*
Lung*
Pulmonary Atelectasis*
Suction
Full Text Links
  • KJAE
Actions
Cited
CITED
export Copy
Close
Share
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
Similar articles
Copyright © 2024 by Korean Association of Medical Journal Editors. All rights reserved.     E-mail: koreamed@kamje.or.kr