Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum in COVID-19 patients: ICU course of four cases and review of literature
Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma
; 8(2):148-151, 2022.
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in English
| Scopus | ID: covidwho-1955534
ABSTRACT
Objective:
Since April 2021, there has been significant increase in number of COVID-19 cases in India. As the caseload increased, so did the complications like pneumomediastinum (PM) and subcutaneous emphysema (SE). Case Presentation We present clinical course of 4 patients as case series of COVID-19 pneumonia who developed PM and SE during their management. Two cases with the need of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) recovered and two cases that needed invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) ultimately expired.Conclusion:
This case series highlights the importance of positive pressure ventilation via NIV and IMV as a predisposing factor for PM and SE as well as the need of strict vigilance by clinicians managing COVID-19 patients in IMV. © 2022 The Author(s).
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Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
Journal of Emergency Practice and Trauma
Year:
2022
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Article
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