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Pneumomediastinum Secondary to Barotrauma after Recreational Nitrous Oxide Inhalation

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: We present a case of a seventeen-year-old patient, admitted in the care of the surgical team following inhalation of nitrous oxide at high pressure, leading to extensive pneumomediastinum and surgical emphysema. We discuss the subsequent investigations and management for this patient. In the absence of history of airway injury and respiratory problems including asthma and with no oesophageal perforation on investigations, the diagnostic and management challenges encountered have been discussed which will help in future management of similar cases.

Source: Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine

DOI: 10.1155/2016/4318015

Authors: H. Jeddy, Farhan Rashid, H. Bhutta, B. Lorenzi, A. Charalabopoulos

Institutions: Broomfield Hospital, Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust, Luton and Dunstable University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Luton and Dunstable Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790