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Severe subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum secondary to noninvasive ventilation support in status asthmaticus

A 12-year-old male with status asthmaticus developed subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum. He was transferred to our unit, where he received noninvasive ventilation (NIV). This respiratory support technique is not an absolute contraindication in these cases. After 2 h on NIV, he worsened sha...

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Published in:Indian J Crit Care Med
Main Authors: González García, Lara, Rey, Corsino, Medina, Alberto, Mayordomo-Colunga, Juan
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4906334/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27303140
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0972-5229.180047
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