Citation

Lindemann G, Bangert K, Wappler F. Notarzt 2005; 21(1): 15-18.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005)

DOI

10.1055/s-2003-814959

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. © Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart New York.

Language: de

Keywords

adult; human; male; injury; case report; Suicide attempt; suicide attempt; review; follow up; hospital discharge; Sharp force; psychiatric treatment; surgical technique; first aid; throat; helicopter; Airway securing; Circulation collapse; intubation; throat surgery; Throat trauma; trachea; Wound dressing