Title of article :
Cardiac tamponade due to pneumopericardium
Author/Authors :
Xu, Yuansheng Nanjing Medical University - Hangzhou First People’s Hospital - Department of Emergency, China , Xu, Zhijun Nanjing Medical University - Hangzhou First People’s Hospital - Department of Emergency, China , Wang, Yi Nanjing Medical University - Hangzhou First People’s Hospital - Department of Emergency, China
Abstract :
Tension pneumopericardium is an uncommon complication of mechanical ventilaton. It may indeed be life-threatening for hemodynamic compromise and circulatory collapse. We present a case of tension pneumopericardium in a patient with a portable ventilator during intrahospital transport for computed tomography scan. Although timely rescue measures were performed, the patient died finally. We report the case to help us to be aware of and take precautions against this fatal condition during intrahospital patient transportation.
Keywords :
Pneumopericardium , Cardiac tamponade , Barotrauma , Portable ventilator
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
Journal title :
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
