Cervical Necrotising Fasciitis Leading to Critical Airway Compromise: A Case Report of Successful Airway Management With Awake Fibreoptic Intubation

A 56-year-old female patient with a history of breast cancer, anxiety, and depression developed rapid-onset cervical necrotising fasciitis following a fall at home where she sustained multiple rib fractures and lacerations. The case highlights the challenge of managing a rapidly progressing airway o...

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Published in:Curēus (Palo Alto, CA) CA), 2024-03, Vol.16 (3), p.e57126
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Airway management
Angina pectoris
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Hospitals
Inflammation
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Trauma
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Neck
Nosocomial infections
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Trauma
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