학술논문
Pneumomediastinum Secondary to Barotrauma after Recreational Nitrous Oxide Inhalation.
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*PNEUMOMEDIASTINUM
*DECOMPRESSION sickness
*NITROUS oxide
*RESPIRATORY diseases
*INVESTIGATIONS
*DIAGNOSIS
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Language
ISSN
2090-6528
Abstract
We present a case of a seventeen-year-old patient, admitted in the care of the surgical team following inhalation of nitrous oxide at high pressure, leading to extensive pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema. We discuss the subsequent investigations and management for this patient. In the absence of history of airway injury and respiratory problems including asthma and with no oesophageal perforation on investigations, the diagnostic and management challenges encountered have been discussed which will help in future management of similar cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]