Displacement, Misplacement, Replacement: Cardiac Arrest and Abdominal Compartment Syndrome After ETT Dislodgment and Unrecognized Esophageal Intubation
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
10-18-2026
Abstract
A 55-year-old male presented with Fournier's gangrene and underwent perineal I&D. His postoperative course was complicated by encephalopathy and he was intubated for airway protection. IR-guided lumbar puncture was performed, however, during the procedure, the ETT was dislodged and accidentally reinserted into the esophagus, leading to hypoxic and hypercarbic cardiac arrest. After appropriate ETT placement, the patient underwent exploratory laparotomy and bilateral chest tube placement given concern for abdominal compartment syndrome and the inability to ventilate. This case highlights the complications of unrecognized ETT placement and anesthetic considerations in abdominal compartment syndrome.
Recommended Citation
Kitchen S, Soto R. Displacement, misplacement, replacement: cardiac arrest and abdominal compartment syndrome after ett dislodgment and unrecognized esophageal intubation. Presented at: American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting; 2026 Oct 18; San Diego, CA. Available from: https://www.abstractsonline.com/pp8/#!/21448/presentation/7663
Comments
American Society of Anesthesiologists, The Anesthesiology Meeting, October 16-20, 2026, San Diego, CA