Tension Pneumothorax and Acute Pulmonary Edema Following Relief of Acute Upper Airway Obstruction.
10.4097/kjae.1992.25.4.772
- Author:
Joong Ho KIM
1
;
Hyun Kyo LIM
;
Kyung Bong YOON
Author Information
1. Department of Anesthesiology, Kon-kuk University, College of Medicine, Chungju, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pneumothorax;
Pulmonary edema;
Airway obstruction
- MeSH:
Airway Obstruction*;
Anesthesia, General;
Edema;
Hydrostatic Pressure;
Permeability;
Pneumothorax*;
Pulmonary Edema*;
Ventilation
- From:Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
1992;25(4):772-776
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pneumothorax and pulmomary edema can be produced as a complication during general anesthesia. The former which occurs during pressure ventilation is highly dangerous. It is characterized by a dramatic onset which is readily recongnized and demands immediate management. The latter may be developed after the upper airway obstruction has been relived due to the reduction of the intersitial hydrostatic pressure and increased capilary permeability. We experienced a case of pneumothorax and pulmonary edema that occurred after treatment for upper airway obstruction.
