Abstract
We reported here a case of sudden death from shock during intratracheal infusion of about 2 c. c. 1% T-cain for bronchoscopy, and then emphasized the following points concerning the prevention and treatment of this kind.
(1) Directoscopy had better be carried out under hospitalization and after sufficient pre-treatment.
(2) During the treatment:
(a) Maintenance of the air way. The best way is one by bronchoscopy.
(b) Oxygen inhalation and artificial respiration through the bronchoscope or tracheal tube.
(c) Increasing of blood pressure. Administration in great quantity of adrenalin, noradrenalin, ephedrine etc.(intravenous or intracardiac injection)
