Title of article :
Pneumothorax and pulmonary air leaks as ventilatorinduced injuries in COVID-19
Author/Authors :
Martelli, Gabriele Department of Surgery - University Hospital of Padua - Padua, Italy , Tiberio, Ivo Department of Surgery - University Hospital of Padua - Padua, Italy
Abstract :
Pneumothorax and other manifestations of pulmonary air leak (pneumomediastinum, subcutaneous emphysema) are well-known complications of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The overall incidence of these complications in COVID-19 patients has been estimated to be 1% [1]. However, in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients, the incidence of
pneumothorax and air leaks rises to 15% .
Keywords :
COVID-19 , Pneumothorax , SARS-CoV-2
Journal title :
Acute and Critical Care
