Management of Post-Extubation Stridor and Laryngeal Edema

Authors

Rania Fardous, Corewell Health Resident
Roy Soto, Corewell Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-20-2024

Abstract

An 81-year-old male presented as a level 1 trauma after an unwitnessed fall and underwent intubation in the trauma bay due to GCS decline. Two days post-admission, the patient was extubated but subsequently developed audible stridor and increased respiratory effort. Despite treatment with Decadron and racemic epinephrine yielding minimal improvement, he required re-intubation. Post-extubation stridor and laryngeal edema pose critical challenges after endotracheal intubation, demanding quick recognition and management to prevent respiratory compromise. This case will discuss multimodal treatment approaches addressing airway edema, inflammation, and obstruction to optimize patient outcomes and mitigate the risk of airway compromise.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting, October 18-22, 2024, Philadelphia, PA

Recommended Citation

Fardous R, Soto R. Management of post-extubation stridor and laryngeal edema. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists Annual Meeting; 2024 Oct 20; Philadelphia, PA. Available from:https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/20183/presentation/8757