Management of an Upper Airway Obstruction Causing Respiratory Compromise

Authors

Ryan Nierstedt, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Medical Student
Sheridan Nicole Markatos, Beaumont Health Resident
Roy G. Soto, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Conference Proceeding - Restricted Access

Publication Date

10-9-2021

Abstract

We present a case of a 48-year-old male with a PMH of hemorrhagic stroke and subsequent persistent motor weakness who presented with a cough and right upper lobe collapse seen on chest radiograph. An obstructing mass was suspected. The patient underwent a bronchoscopy and was managed under general anesthesia with placement of an endotracheal tube. The pulmonologist discovered a broncholith in the right upper lobe with surrounding granulation tissue and removed it peace-meal. The broncholith was sent for pathology. We discuss the differential diagnosis for upper airway obstruction and endotracheal masses, and the challenges they can present for anesthetic management.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, October 9-11, 2021

Recommended Citation

Nierstedt R, Markatos SN, Soto RG. Management of an upper airway obstruction causing respiratory compromise. Paper presented at: The American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2021 Oct 9-11; San Diego, CA. Available at: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/9323/presentation/4590