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Salim Bouayed1, Kishore Sandu1, Pedro S Teiga1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Hospital of Sion, 1950 Sion, Switzerland.
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
|March 28, 2015
Summary
This case report details an extremely rare instance of subcutaneous emphysema affecting the chest, neck, and face following the Heimlich maneuver. This complication highlights potential risks associated with the procedure.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Emergency Medicine
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- The Heimlich maneuver is a critical first-aid procedure for choking.
- Complications, though rare, can occur with its application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report an exceptionally uncommon case of thoracocervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema.
- To discuss the potential sequelae of the Heimlich maneuver.
Main Methods:
- Case report presentation.
- Review of relevant medical literature.
Main Results:
- A patient developed extensive subcutaneous emphysema involving the thorax, neck, and face post-Heimlich maneuver.
- No other immediate complications were noted.
Conclusions:
- Thoracocervicofacial subcutaneous emphysema is a rare but possible complication of the Heimlich maneuver.
- Awareness and prompt recognition are crucial for appropriate patient management.
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