Abstract
Fatal pulmonary haemorrhage is a rare complication of cystic fibrosis. A case of unexpected life-threatening pulmonary haemorrhage is presented, and the successful management of this problem including immediate prone ventilation. Different anaesthetic techniques, avoiding endotracheal intubation and positive pressure ventilation, which may avoid similar complications, are described.
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