Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · May 2018
Ventilation strategy and anesthesia management in patients with severe tracheal stenosis undergoing urgent tracheal stenting.
Stenting of airway stenosis is a common procedure in specialized centers. The aim of this study was to summarize our clinical experience in ventilation strategy and anesthesia management of patients undergoing urgent tracheal stenting. ⋯ Establishment of effective airway ventilation in patients with severe tracheal stenosis should be based on the cause, location, and severity of tracheal narrowing. Veno- arterial ECMO may be considered in patients with severe stenosis, if they are judged unable to tolerate conventional ventilation or jet ventilation.