Citation

Lindemann G, Banger K, Wappler F. Notfall und Hausarztmedizin 2005; 31(7-8): A358-A361.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005)

DOI

10.1055/s-2005-915227

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

In order to commit suicide an 18-years old student cut his throat with a power saw. When the emergency doctor arrived, he intubated via the open trachea and organized the transport to hospital by helicopter. Once circulation collapse was handled, surgery was performed, followed by a 2-months psychiatric follow-up-treatment. The patient was discharged from hospital without any permanent defects. Emergency handling in this severe throat trauma is discussed.

Language: de

Keywords

adult; human; suicide attempt; article; mental health care; endotracheal intubation; soft tissue injury; first aid; throat; helicopter