Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum complicating endotracheal intubation--a case report.
A case is reported of a 5-month-old child who developed subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum following the application of external pressure on the trachea during intubation using a non-kinkable tube with a stylet in situ. Possible aetiological factors and management of such a condition are discussed.
Soyannwo
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Department of Anaesthesia, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Ogunseyinde
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D000768:Anesthesia, General; D004646:Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000209:etiology*; D014132:Trachea / Q000293:injuries*