Airway Injuries

            Sweetin & Bleeke, P.C. has handled cases involving airway injuries and damages caused or related to breathing (or endotracheal) tubes.  These cases have ranged from complications associated with emergent and non-emergent intubations, as well as issues concerning the proper size of the endotracheal tube and appropriate tests to protect against airway injuries.  Litigation of these cases requires familiarity with the medicine and science involving the pulmonary system, laryngeal structures and proper techniques for intubating and ventilating patients.  Sweetin & Bleeke has been fortunate to interact with some of the world’s top experts in the fields of pulmonology, otolaryngology and critical care medicine, who can assist in preparing and presenting the technical aspects of these cases in an understandable fashion to judges and juries.