Life threatening upper airway obstruction with a large mucus plaque in unconcious patients; a case report

Abstract

A 40 year old female was admitted to the respiratory intensive care unit of Imam Reza hospital in Tabriz, Iran for progressive loss of consciousness and respiratory distress and needed intubation to protect her airway. During intubation, a large mucus plaque came out of her trachea that partially obstructed her airway. In this article, the role of nursing care in critically ill patient to protect airway is clarified.

Keywords: Airway, Mucus Plaque, Respiratory Distress, Airway Obstruction, Intensive Care