Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum complicating endotracheal intubation

Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum complicating endotracheal intubation

Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum have been described as complications of endotracheal intubation and assisted ventilation in neonates and children. Here the occurrence of these complications in an adult is described and the possible mechanism discussed.

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Veröffentlicht in:Postgraduate medical journal 1979-04, Vol.55 (642), p.273-275
Hauptverfasser: O'Neill, D., Symon, D. N.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal - adverse effects
Male
Mediastinal Emphysema - etiology
Pneumopericardium - etiology
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Zusammenfassung:Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum have been described as complications of endotracheal intubation and assisted ventilation in neonates and children. Here the occurrence of these complications in an adult is described and the possible mechanism discussed.
ISSN:0032-5473
1469-0756
DOI:10.1136/pgmj.55.642.273