title: Widespread subcutaneous emphysema and barotrauma resulting from high pressure gas injection.
abstract: Widespread subcutaneous emphysema is an unusual emergency presentation. We present a case of accidental high pressure insufflation, the pathophysiology and subsequent medical management in the acute setting. Such presentations are rare but dramatic and can have important life-threatening consequences that require immediate treatment.
authors.forename: Barnaby
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.forename: Troy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Brown
mesh_terms: D000062:Accidents, Occupational; D001336:Automobiles; D001469:Barotrauma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005740:Gases; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011312:Pressure; D011859:Radiography; D013352:Subcutaneous Emphysema / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology*
chemical_list: D005740:Gases