Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum complicating endotracheal intubation
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- 1 April 1979
- journal article
- case report
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Postgraduate Medical Journal
- Vol. 55 (642) , 273-275
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.55.642.273
Abstract
Summary: Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum have been described as complications of endotracheal intubation and assisted ventilation in neonates and children. Here the occurrence of these complications in an adult is described and the possible mechanism discussed.Keywords
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