A customized multimodality approach for prolonged air leaks (PAL) in mechanically ventilated patients

A customized multimodality approach for prolonged air leaks (PAL) in mechanically ventilated patients

Abstract ARDS in general and severe COVID ARDS (CARDS) is particularly associated with high rates of barotrauma. Two cases with severe CARDS developed bilateral pneumothorax with persistent air leak (PAL). Conservative management with prolonged chest tube drainage did not help in PAL resolution and...

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Main Authors: Sameer Bansal, Arul Furtado, Hariprasad Kalpakam, Chakravarthi Loknath, Ravindra M. Mehta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-07-01
Series:Respirology Case Reports
Subjects:
barotrauma
bronchoscopy
COVID ARDS
customized endobronchial silicone blocker (CESB)
mechanical ventilator
persistent air leak (PAL)
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.1173

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