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COVID-19-Associated Tension Pneumothorax in Mechanically Ventilated Patients: A Case Series.
Raza, Muhammad Ali; Figart, Michael W; Suresh, Krithika; Mehmood, Talha.
  • Raza MA; Internal Medicine, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, USA.
  • Figart MW; Internal Medicine, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, USA.
  • Suresh K; Internal Medicine, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, USA.
  • Mehmood T; Internal Medicine, Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, USA.
Cureus ; 14(6): e26216, 2022 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1939383
ABSTRACT
Severe acute respiratory syndrome management secondary to coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) has been overwhelming for healthcare systems. Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection can present with symptoms ranging from a mild flu-like illness to acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Patients who develop coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection and present with hypoxic respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation typically follow ARDS physiology. Many of them develop complications including pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum, and pneumopericardium. In this case series, we present multiple instances where patients with severe COVID-19 infections developed tension pneumothoraces during their hospital course.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Cureus Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cureus.26216

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Type of study: Case report / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: Cureus Year: 2022 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: Cureus.26216