Hazards of nasopharyngeal oxygen therapy: a case of iatrogenic stomach rupture.
Iatrogenic rupture of the stomach has been reported as a rare complication of nasopharyngeal oxygen therapy. A new case of this life-threatening condition is reported and diagnostic, therapeutic and preventive measures are briefly discussed.
D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008751:Methylene Blue; D010102:Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013275:Stomach Rupture / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*
D008751:Methylene Blue