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[Tapia's syndrome : Rare complication of securing airways].
Der Anaesthesist 2015 Februrary
Nerve injuries are a rare complication of airway management. Two cases of Tapia's syndrome following orotracheal intubation are reported. Case 1: a 23-year-old male patient underwent an otorhinolaryngology (ENT) surgical procedure with orotracheal intubation. A left-sided Tapia's syndrome was verified 3 days later. Case 2: a 67-year-old patient developed a right-sided Tapia's syndrome following an arthroscopic intervention of the left shoulder in the beach-chair position. In both cases there was permanent damage of both nerves. On the basis of a comprehensive literature survey the reasons for an intubation-induced Tapia's syndrome are discussed. In order to avoid a glottis or immediate subglottic position it is recommended to check and to document the position of the cuff (depth of intubation) and the measured cuff pressure immediately after intubation. It also seems to be advisable to document an overstretched head position if required for the operation.
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