Acute ventilatory failure from massive subcutaneous emphysema.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
A 66-year-old woman developed massive subcutaneous emphysema following intubation. Acute thoracic restriction developed resulting in life-threatening respiratory acidosis. The patient could not be ventilated with conventional means. A tracheostomy was performed to decompress the chest and mediastinum with rapid resolution following. Although ventilatory failure from subcutaneous emphysema is very unusual, decompression with tracheostomy can be life saving.
Medical subject headings
- Respiratory Insufficiency
- Subcutaneous Emphysema