Browsing by Author "Habeeb, O.G"

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    Accidental Decannulation of Tracheostomy Tubes Case Series.
    (West African College of Surgeons, 2016) Omokanye, H.K; Dumade, A.D; Segun-Busari, S; Afolabi, O.A; Habeeb, O.G; Adegboye, M.B; Alabi, B.S
    Tracheostomy tube (TT) is usually removed in a planned manner once the patient ceases to have the condition that necessitated the procedure. Accidental decannulation or extubation refers to inadvertent removal of tracheostomy tube out of the stoma. It could prove fatal in an otherwise stable patient. We review a variety of unexpected and often-overlooked causes of accidental decannulation with suggestions on preventive measures. We therefore present three cases of accidental decannulation of tracheostomy tubes in order to report our experiences in the management of the condition. Conclusion: Accidental decannulation occurs both in hospitalized as well as in patients on home care of their tracheostomy tubes. Reduction in neck circumference due to weight loss predisposes to accidental decannulation, which could be prevented by suturing the flanges to the skin.
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    Goitre –related factors for predicting difficult intubation in patients scheduled for thyroidectomy in a resource challenged health institution in north central Nigeria.
    (Jimma University, Ethiopia, 2018) Bolaji, B.O; Suleiman, Z.A; Adegboye, M.B; Agodrin, O.S; Olatoke, S.A; Habeeb, O.G; Rahaman, G.A
    BACKGROUND: Airway management problems may arise when intubating patients with goitre scheduled for thyroidectomy. Goitres are not uncommon in sub-Saharan Africa, thyroidectomy being the main treatment. The aim of this study was to determine incidences of difficult intubation (DI), failed intubation (FI)and predictors of DI using a modified intubation difficulty score (IDS). METHODS: One hundred and twenty-five consenting patients with goitre scheduled for thyroidectomy were recruited. Goitrerelated factors (GRF) of duration of illness, diagnosis, neck circumference, tracheal deviation and narrowing and retrosternal extension were recorded as well as Mallampati classification and BMI. At intubation, modified IDS was determined for each patient. Patients with modified IDS ≤ 5 were categorized as easy intubation group (E), and those with modified IDS >5 were categorized as difficult intubation group (D). The GRF of all patients in group D were compared with matched patients in group E. RESULTS: Incidence of DI was 13.6% with 2 (1.6%) cases of failed intubation. Comparing groups D and E, duration of illness was 4.28 ± 3.78 years in group D versus 7.44 ± 7.63 years group E, p = 0.1353. Neck circumference was 41.42 ±5.30 cm in group D versus 37.43±2.68 cm in group E, p = 0.0200. Tracheal deviation, narrowing and retrosternal extension, and surgical diagnosis were not significantly different among both groups. CONCLUSION: Incidence of DI was 13.6% and that of FI was 1.6%. Neck circumference was found to be a predictor of difficult intubation in goitre patients scheduled for thyroidectomy using the modified IDS.