Common Carotid Artery Laceration and Innominate Artery Pseudo-Aneurysm Following a Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy Attempt
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-2014
Description
Percutaneous dilatational tracheostomy (PDT) has become an appropriate alternative to conventional surgical tracheostomy. It is now performed worldwide by a diverse array of physician specialists. Although adverse events are relatively uncommon, serious complications can arise from this bedside procedure. We report a patient who suffered life-threatening hemorrhage from a common carotid artery laceration and pseudo-aneurysm formation in the innominate artery following an elective PDT procedure.
Citation Information
Brahmbhatt, Parag A.; Modi, Fagun D.; Roy, Thomas M.; and Byrd, Ryland P.. 2014. Common Carotid Artery Laceration and Innominate Artery Pseudo-Aneurysm Following a Percutaneous Dilatational Tracheostomy Attempt. Respiratory Care. Vol.59(10). e153-e155. https://doi.org/10.4187/respcare.02715 PMID: 24847093 ISSN: 0020-1324