Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) induced bilateral subcutaneous emphysema in SARS COV-2 patient: A rare occurrence

A patient with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) developed bilateral subcutaneous emphysema involving the neck and upper chest following the institution of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for worsening hypoxia. We discuss the various causes, differentials and successful management of this patient.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Routaray, Sunil, Prasad, Chandrakant, Rajagopalan, Vanitha
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier Ltd. 2021
Materias:
Lesson from Clinical Practice
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8006496/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.tacc.2021.03.008
Descripción
Sumario:A patient with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) developed bilateral subcutaneous emphysema involving the neck and upper chest following the institution of non-invasive ventilation (NIV) for worsening hypoxia. We discuss the various causes, differentials and successful management of this patient.

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