! ORL via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader: A case of subglottic tumour presenting with type 2 respiratory failure.

! ORL via Alexandros G.Sfakianakis on Inoreader

A case of subglottic tumour presenting with type 2 respiratory failure. Sep 1st 2015, 11:06, by Egro FM, Sharma S, Baldwin D Related Articles A case of subglottic tumour presenting with type 2 respiratory failure. J Laryngol Otol. 2015 Sep;129(9):932-4 Authors: Egro FM, Sharma S, Baldwin D Abstract BACKGROUND: Although type 2 respiratory failure is a plausible late presentation for laryngeal tumours, very little published literature is available to support this theory. METHODS: This paper describes the unusual presentation of a subglottic tumour with uncompensated type 2 respiratory failure. RESULTS: The patient was initially managed with biphasic positive airway pressure as a bridging measure while awaiting intensive care treatment and to provide sufficient time to arrange a surgical tracheostomy. CONCLUSION: This case highlights the importance of clinical suspicion towards subglottic tumours in patients presenting with type 2 respiratory failure. The positive outcome indicates that biphasic positive airway pressure is a potential bridging therapy for upper airway obstruction and a safe and stable treatment option for patients in respiratory distress. PMID: 26314325 [PubMed - in process]

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