Subcutaneous Emphysema, Pneumomediastinum, and Pneumothorax in Critically Ill Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Management of severe coronavirus disease 2019 relies on advanced respiratory support modalities including invasive mechanical ventilation, continuous positive airway pressure, and noninvasive ventilation, all of which are associated with the development of subcutaneous emphysema, pneumomediastinum, and pneumothorax (herein collectively termed barotrauma).

Objectives

To assess the occurrence rate of barotrauma in severe coronavirus disease 2019 and to explore possible associated factors.

Design setting and participants

A retrospective, single-center cohort study with nested case series, conducted at University Hospital Lewisham: a 450-bed general hospital in London, United Kingdom. All patients with confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 admitted to the critical

SUBMITTER: Jones E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7515614 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature