Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum complicating endotracheal intubation.
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Pneumopericardium and pneumomediastinum have been described as complications of endotracheal intubation and assisted ventilation in neonates and children. Here the occurrence of these complications in an adult is described and the possible mechanism discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 55 642 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1979