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Management of pneumothorax in mechanically ventilated COVID-19 patients: early experience
Azhar Hussain1, Alia Noorani1, Ranjit Deshpande1
1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, King's College Hospital, London, UK.
Abstract:
A significant proportion of patients infected with the novel coronavirus, now termed severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), require intensive care admission and subsequent mechanical ventilation. Pneumothorax, a potential fatal complication of mechanical ventilation, can further complicate the management of COVID-19 patients, whilst chest drain insertion may increase the risk of transmission of attending staff. We present a case series and a suggested best-practice protocol for how to manage and treat pneumothoraces in COVID-19 patients in an intensive care unit setting.
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