Abstract

Background

Adequate facemask ventilation during induction of anaesthesia is a key aspect of patient safety. Difficulties can therefore be life-threatening for the patient.

Case presentation

The case presented here illustrates a rare cause of an orbital fistula that led to a serious problem during facemask ventilation and demonstrates why team communication is so important.

Conclusions

Preparatory errors in patient assessment and anaesthetic preparation were identified as sources of error.

Details

Title
Orbital fistula tract - a case report of a rare cause of impossible facemask ventilation
Author
Volberg, Christian; Kuo-Min Kwee; Sun, David; Wulf, Hinnerk
Pages
1-4
Section
Case Report
Publication year
2025
Publication date
2025
Publisher
BioMed Central
e-ISSN
14712253
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
3187551026
Copyright
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