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The Lost Nasopharyngeal Airway: A Sentinel Event to Ponder?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Aspiration of the nasopharyngeal airway (NPA) is one of the rarest and life-threatening complications. In the literature, very few cases have been reported. The advent of NPA to protect the airway in semiconscious patients acts like a double-edged sword, based on the patient's condition. The patient factor plays a crucial role. Here, we are reporting a case of aspirated NPA due to the patient's poor gag reflex and human factors at the workplace. The incidence can be minimized if proper handover and documentation by caring personnel are done, which will help reduce the risk of aspiration.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.73606

Authors: Rajashekar R Mudaraddi, Abhay Kuber Bodhey, Naved Ahmed Masood, Hany Fawzi Greiss, Osama Sami Maki Al Ani, Mahmoud Younes Maarouf

Institutions: Rashid Hospital, Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences

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

Funder: Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences