How to do bedside mediastinal decompression in tension pneumomediastinum

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Francesco Palmieri · Moriggia Pelascini Hospital

Davide Gobatti · Moriggia Pelascini Hospital

Matteo Magnoli · Ospedale Civile di Venezia

Francesco Calabrese · Ospedale Civile di Venezia

Roberto Sampietro · Moriggia Pelascini Hospital

Abstract

Tension pneumomediastinum is uncommon but it is a rapidly progress condition that can lead to cardiogenic shock. Mediastinal decompression is an emergency procedure and the knowledge of this technique is a life-saving treatment.

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Pneumothorax, Barotrauma, Emphysema Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Trauma Management and Diagnosis

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Published in: ANZ Journal of Surgery

Volume 94, Issue 5, pp. 950-951

DOI: 10.1111/ans.18881

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How to do bedside mediastinal decompression in tension pneumomediastinum

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