Original paper
Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in COVID-19: barotrauma or lung frailty?
Abstract
In mechanically ventilated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients infected with the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), we frequently recognised the development of pneumomediastinum and/or subcutaneous emphysema despite employing a protective mechanical ventilation strategy. The purpose of this study was to determine if the incidence of pneumomediastinum/subcutaneous emphysema in COVID-19 patients was higher than in ARDS patients...
Paper Details
Title
Pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in COVID-19: barotrauma or lung frailty?
Published Date
Oct 1, 2020
Journal
Volume
6
Issue
4
Pages
00385 - 2020