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CASE REPORT

Subglottic Stenosis in ICU Managed with CPAP

Maulik P Patel

Keywords : Morbidities, Portable continuous positive airway pressure, Repetitive prolonged endotracheal intubation, Subglottic stenosis

Citation Information : Patel MP. Subglottic Stenosis in ICU Managed with CPAP. 2023; 2 (3):59-60.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-11006-0052

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 26-06-2023

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2023; The Author(s).


Abstract

This case report describes subglottic stenosis secondary to repetitive endotracheal intubation causing significant morbidity and psychological trauma, which was managed by portable continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in the hospital and then at home.


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