Management of subcutaneous emphysema due to penetrating oropharyngeal trauma

Abstract

the event of upper airway edema. A previously undetected subcutaneous emphysema in the patient’s submandibular region and anterior thoracic wall was found. We used a syringe to drain subcutaneous emphysema. In the presence of imminent respiratory failure, we performed elective endotracheal intubation using direct laryngoscopy without incident. The child was transported to the pediatric intensive care unit and placed on mechanical ventilation. On the first day of his hospitalization, he had a fever