Paradoxical cause of weaning failure: Post tracheostomy foreign body causing non‐resolving pneumonia with worsening failure to wean

Abstract The Percutaneous technique for tracheostomy has become the standard procedure, due to its ease in placement, minimal complications, and has almost replaced the traditional open (surgical) tracheostomy in intensive care units. We describe a case of broken tracheal cartilage which slipped int...

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Main Authors: Loveleen Mangla, Sagar Thote, Dhruv Talwar, Deepak Talwar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2022-07-01
Series:Respirology Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.977