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Gastric rupture following bag-valve-mask ventilation
Alan Jon Smally1, Michael Jordan Ross, Chad Peter Huot
1Division of Emergency Medicine, Hartford Hospital and the University of Connecticut, Hartford, Connecticut 06102-5037, USA.
The Journal of Emergency Medicine
|January 26, 2002
Summary
Bag-valve-mask ventilation is a safe method for oxygenating patients. A rare complication, gastric rupture with pneumoperitoneum, requires prompt recognition and surgical intervention to prevent severe outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Bag-valve-mask (BVM) ventilation is a common technique for respiratory support.
- Standard BVM use is generally safe but carries known complications like aspiration and gastric distension.
Observation:
- This case report details a rare complication of BVM ventilation: gastric rupture.
- The rupture led to pneumoperitoneum, a significant and uncommon event.
Findings:
- Gastric rupture from BVM ventilation can result in pneumoperitoneum.
- This rare complication necessitates urgent diagnosis and surgical management.
Implications:
- Prompt recognition of gastric rupture is crucial for surgical intervention.
- Timely surgery can mitigate risks of tension pneumoperitoneum, shock, peritonitis, and sepsis.