Title of article
Cardiac tamponade due to pneumopericardium
Author/Authors
Xu, Yuansheng Nanjing Medical University - Hangzhou First People’s Hospital - Department of Emergency, China , Xu, Zhijun Nanjing Medical University - Hangzhou First People’s Hospital - Department of Emergency, China , Wang, Yi Nanjing Medical University - Hangzhou First People’s Hospital - Department of Emergency, China
From page
924
To page
926
Abstract
Tension pneumopericardium is an uncommon complication of mechanical ventilaton. It may indeed be life-threatening for hemodynamic compromise and circulatory collapse. We present a case of tension pneumopericardium in a patient with a portable ventilator during intrahospital transport for computed tomography scan. Although timely rescue measures were performed, the patient died finally. We report the case to help us to be aware of and take precautions against this fatal condition during intrahospital patient transportation.
Keywords
Pneumopericardium , Cardiac tamponade , Barotrauma , Portable ventilator
Journal title
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Record number
2563882
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