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

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.

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Published in:Trends in anaesthesia & critical care Vol. 38; pp. 18 - 20
Main Authors: Routaray, Sunil, Prasad, Chandrakant, Rajagopalan, Vanitha
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier Ltd 01-06-2021
Subjects:
COVID-19
Lesson from Clinical Practice
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
Subcutaneous emphysema
COVID-19
Non-invasive ventilation (NIV)
Subcutaneous emphysema
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Summary: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.
ISSN:2210-8440
2210-8467
DOI:10.1016/j.tacc.2021.03.008