A&A practice
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High-flow nasal oxygen (HFNO) is a potentially life-saving adjunct in the emergency management of the obstructed airway. HFNO has multiple beneficial applications in critical care and respiratory support, but its use in emergency-obstructed airway management has not been defined. ⋯ Oxygenation, carbon dioxide levels, and airway patency were maintained, which facilitated endotracheal intubation while the patient was spontaneously breathing during general anesthesia. The application of HFNO can be extended to emergency airway obstruction.
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We report 3 cases of thoracic surgery that required 1-lung ventilation where venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation was prophylactically used because severe hypoxemia and ventilatory failure were anticipated intraoperatively. The surgery was successfully completed in all 3 cases. However, we had to withdraw the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support in 1 case because of uncontrollable hemorrhage. Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation is a feasible option when severe hypoxemia and/or ventilatory failure is anticipated during 1-lung ventilation.
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A rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by mutations in the B3GALT6 gene on chromosome 1p36 results in deficiency of β-1,3-galactosyltransferase 6, an enzyme critical for glycosaminoglycan biosynthesis. Defects in this gene result in a phenotype that has features of both skeletal dysplasia and a connective tissue disorder. The anesthetic considerations for children with this disorder have not previously been described. We report a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to the perioperative care of a child with B3GALT6 mutations with severe phenotypic expression.
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We report a rare case of iatrogenic arterial cannula transection during a dressing change and migration of the distal fragment within the radial artery. The retained intraarterial fragment was successfully located using ultrasound, enabling swift surgical removal. We discuss the risk factors associated with arterial cannula transection and the efficacy of imaging modalities in locating the intraarterial fragment.