Anesthetic Management and Airway Challenges in High-Risk Burn Patients

Authors

Hannah Lee
Joshua Jones, Corewell Health East Resident
Roy Soto, Corewell Health East

Document Type

Conference Proceeding

Publication Date

10-12-2025

Abstract

We present a medically challenging case of a 35-year-old female suffering 51% TBSA partial and full-thickness burns to her head, neck, extremities, and torso as a result of self-immolation. Her prolonged hospital stay involved multiple operations for debridement and grafting posing unique airway and pharmacokinetic challenges. We will discuss general anesthetic considerations for burn patients and the significant airway challenges which include airway edema, inhalation injury, and scar contractures, complicating intubation and ventilation. The lessons learned from this case are of high educational value, providing insight into airway management techniques and strategies for optimizing patient outcomes in high-risk burn cases.

Comments

American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting, October 10-14, 2025, San Antonio, TX

Recommended Citation

Lee H, Jones J, Soto R. Anesthetic management and airway challenges in high-risk burn patients. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Annual Meeting; 2025 Oct 12; San Antonio, TX. Available from:https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21028/presentation/8927