Severe nasal frostbite injury from nasal cannula supplemental oxygen malfunction

Abstract We describe the presentation and management of a patient who presented to our institution with severe nasal frostbite from nasal cannula supplemental oxygen malfunction. This rare complication has not previously been reported in the English Literature. We describe the physical properties of...

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Veröffentlicht in:	American journal of otolaryngology 2011-07, Vol.32 (4), p.349-352
Hauptverfasser:	Jabbour, Noel, MD, Heman-Ackah, Selena E., MD, Day, Andrew T., BA, Odland, Rick, MD, PhD
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged, 80 and over Airway management Biological and medical sciences Catheters - adverse effects Compressed air Confidence intervals Debridement - methods Endoscopy - methods Equipment Failure Facial Injuries - diagnosis Facial Injuries - etiology Facial Injuries - surgery Female Follow-Up Studies Hospitals Humans Injuries Injuries of the skin. Diseases of the skin due to physical agents Medical sciences Nasal Cavity Otolaryngology Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Oxygen Oxygen Inhalation Therapy - adverse effects Oxygen Inhalation Therapy - instrumentation Pressure regulators Respiratory therapy Surgery Trauma Severity Indices Traumas. Diseases due to physical agents
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract We describe the presentation and management of a patient who presented to our institution with severe nasal frostbite from nasal cannula supplemental oxygen malfunction. This rare complication has not previously been reported in the English Literature. We describe the physical properties of compressed oxygen release that may contribute to these malfunctions and the role of the otolaryngologist in the management of the resulting injuries.
ISSN:	0196-0709 1532-818X
DOI:	10.1016/j.amjoto.2010.03.009