Tension subcutaneous emphysema. A case report.
A case is presented of severe barotrauma due to thoracoscopy with multiple lung biopsies and consecutive mechanical ventilation for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. When tension subcutaneous emphysema developed, circulatory collapse occurred. Relief of pressure by a subcutaneous drain reversed the circulatory state.
van Berkel
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Department of Medicine, University Hospital, Leiden.
Dijkman
J H
JH
D004322:Drainage / Q000379:methods; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007385:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012769:Shock / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy