Intrathoracic extrapleural air mimicking pneumothorax: Secondary to barotrauma in COVID-19

Intrathoracic extrapleural air mimicking pneumothorax: Secondary to barotrauma in COVID-19

This case illustrates a potential complication of mechanical ventilation in COVID patients, which can mimic as a pneumothorax on chest X-rays. Recognizing this complication in critically ventilated patients is important to avoid unnecessary surgical intervention, which can further add to the patient...

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Main Authors: Mayur C Vira, Ramachandra R Rao, Rajeev U Mehta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publisher 2021-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Respiratory Care
Subjects:
barotrauma
covid-19
extrapleural air
pneumothorax mimic
Online Access:http://www.ijrc.in/article.asp?issn=2277-9019;year=2021;volume=10;issue=2;spage=236;epage=239;aulast=Vira

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