Subglottic Membrane

Abstract

ENDOTRACHEAL intubation is a technic commonly used during inhalation anesthesia for the maintenance of a patent airway, management of respiratory exchange and aspiration of tracheobronchial secretions. In addition, this method is frequently used for aspiration of secretions in patients with atelectasis, pulmonary edema or excess secretions associated with other pulmonary conditions. It is also a valuable measure for maintaining a patent airway in the comatose patient.Acute laryngeal complications following the skillful use of this method have been rare. Edema of the glottis is mentioned as a possible complication.¹ Shaw² reported a case of massive laryngeal edema that immediately followed . . .