Journal Published Online: 01 July 1974
Volume 19, Issue 3

Respirator-Induced Pneumothorax and Subcutaneous Emphysema: Experimental Overinflation of Cadaver Lungs

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Resuscitation maneuvers (including positive-pressure ventilation and closed chest cardiac massage) may be complicated by the formation of pneumothorax (PT), mediastinal emphysema (ME), or subcutaneous emphysema (SCE) [1–4]. Proposed mechanisms of these untoward effects have included overinflation [2–5], violent inspiratory efforts during inflation [4], pulmonary parenchymal laceration due to rib fractures [1], and perforation of air passages during intracardiac injections [1].

Author Information

Lawrence, RD
San Joaquin General Hospital, Stockton, Calif.
Pages: 9
Price: $25.00
Related
Reprints and Permissions
Reprints and copyright permissions can be requested through the
Copyright Clearance Center
Details
Stock #: JFS10209J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS10209J