What Is A Blunt Tracheal Injury?
The trachea, known as the windpipe, is part of the body’s airway system. Problems of the trachea may include narrowing or inflammatory conditions as well as blunt trauma following an accident. To assist in the evaluation of neck injuries, medical doctors divide the neck into three regions.
The larynx and trachea are the regions in the neck most likely to be exposed to trauma because of their placement in the neck area. Most of the neck is covered and protected by the head, spine or chest. However, trachea and larynx are not protected by anything other than skin. The neck also contains major blood vessels. If the vessels are damaged, torn or rupture, rapid blood loss is likely and an injury can become life threatening.
What Causes A Blunt Tracheal Injury?
Blunt neck injuries may be caused by sports accidents, bad falls, flying objects, or car accidents. Once injured, a person is unable to breathe, and may often gasp for air.
What Are The Symptoms Of A Blunt Tracheal Injury?
The scariest symptom of a tracheal injury is a choking sensation. The trachea is the main conduit of air in and out of the lungs. Difficulty breathing, coughing up blood and pain are other prominent symptoms of a neck injury. The trachea also contains the body’s vocal cords and injury to the trachea can change the voice making it hoarse.
How Is A Blunt Tracheal Injury Diagnosed?
In addition to cervical and chest x-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, contrast studies of the esophagus, an interventional angiography can be performed to diagnose and treat neck trauma injuries.
How Is A F Blunt Tracheal Injury Treated?
The first step in addressing blunt tracheal injuries is to assess and stabilize the victim’s airway, breathing, and circulation. Medical imaging is used to identify areas of concern and suggest treatment options. Treatment of tracheal injuries may include surgery to repair the trachea and restore functionality to the windpipe. A breathing tube may be inserted to help victims recover and keep the airways open due to inflammation of the throat after the injury and surgery.
Compensation For A Blunt Tracheal Injury
If you are experiencing voice alteration, bloody saliva, and pain and tenderness in the neck after a traumatic incident like a car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident, you may have suffered from blunt tracheal injury. Make sure you are examined and diagnosed by a medical doctor immediately.
You may be able to pursue compensation for damages such as medical bills, pain and suffering, permanent injury or disability, costs of physical therapy and rehabilitation, lost wages from missed work, diminished earning capacity, mental anguish and emotional distress, punitive damages, and/or property damage or loss.
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