Pneumomediastinum and Subcutaneous Emphysema after Use of Metallic Endotracheal Tube for Laser Operation: A case report / 대한마취과학회지
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
;
: 1046-1050, 1998.
Article
in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-210529
ABSTRACT
We report a case of pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema, and mild pneumothorax that occurred after endotracheal intubation with a metallic endotracheal tube for the laser operation. Fortunately, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema were self-limited. But potentially life-threatening events such as upper airway obstruction, tension pneumothorax, pneumopericardium, mediastinitis might be possible. These complications may result from mucosal perforation of upper airway. The use of a tube with rigid and relatively narrower internal diameter than polyvinylchloride endotracheal tube, tough endotracheal intubation technique, high peak inspiratory pressure, suction technique and negative pressure are included as complication factors.
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Main subject:
Pneumopericardium
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Pneumothorax
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Subcutaneous Emphysema
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Suction
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Airway Obstruction
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Intubation, Intratracheal
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Mediastinal Emphysema
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Mediastinitis
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
Year:
1998
Type:
Article
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