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A Case of Transient Ventilation Difficulty Caused by the Occlusion of a Nasotracheal Intubation Tube Due to the Weight of the Tongue in a Patient With Morbid Obesity

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In patients with obesity, airway obstruction is more likely to occur because of the effects of gravity on the supine position and compression of the airway caused by the weight of soft tissues. This significantly increases the risk of apnea and hypoxemia. Therefore, careful airway monitoring and securing are essential after anesthesia induction and during postoperative recovery. Herein, we report a case of nasotracheal intubation tube obstruction caused by the weight of the tongue in a patient with morbid obesity during general anesthesia. This rare complication highlights the importance of careful airway monitoring and management in patients with obesity undergoing general anesthesia.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.68488

Authors: Naoko Tachi, Aiji Sato-Boku, Yoko Okumura, Mayumi Hashimoto, Masahiro Okuda

Institution: Aichi Gakuin University

Language: English

Topic: Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Subfield: Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4402205733