Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in patients with COVID-19

Conclusion: This series is presented to highlight the emerging association of COVID-19 with spontaneous air leaks leading to pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, and subsequent subcutaneous emphysema even in patients who have never received invasive mechanical ventilation and this may be more likely with the institution of high flow nasal cannula.

Source: Saudi Journal of Anaesthesia - April 1, 2021 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Reema Wadhawa Avani Thakkar Heena Sunil Chhanwal Anju Bhalotra Yashpal Rana Vivek Wadhawa Source Type: research