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  • Pulmonology
  • Emergency Medicine

Background:

  • Iatrogenic pneumothorax is a known complication of medical procedures.
  • Proper equipment placement is crucial in patient care, especially in critical situations.

Observation:

  • A 40-year-old male patient developed bilateral simultaneous iatrogenic pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum.
  • This critical event occurred following the incorrect placement of a nebulization kit in a spontaneously breathing, intubated patient.

Findings:

  • The misplacement of the nebulization kit was identified as the direct cause of the bilateral pneumothorax and subsequent pneumomediastinum.
  • The patient experienced a cardiac arrest due to the severe respiratory compromise.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the rarity and severity of iatrogenic pneumothorax from incorrect nebulizer placement.
  • Continuous training and awareness of emergency environment stressors are vital to prevent such critical incidents.