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Pneumoperitoneum following cardiopulmonary resuscitation: An unusual case
Naheed Habibullah1, Salman Muhammad Soomar1, Noman Ali1
1Department of Emergency Medicine, Aga Khan University, Stadium Road, Karachi 74800, Pakistan.
Introduction And Importance:
High-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is the foundation of cardiac arrest resuscitation. Pneumoperitoneum due to gastric perforation is a rare surgical complication of CPR that, if left untreated, can result in significant morbidity and mortality.
Case Presentation:
We present a 51-year-old male patient with sealed perforation who received an urgent but non-diagnostic exploratory laparotomy after initial esophageal intubation and resuscitation in cardiac arrest, despite significant evidence of surgical pneumoperitoneum.
Clinical Discussion:
It is unusual to experience spontaneous pneumoperitoneum after cardiopulmonary resuscitation. We should promote cardiopulmonary resuscitation training for both medical and non-medical personnel.
Conclusion:
Early endotracheal intubation, avoidance of esophageal intubation, and quick insertion of an orogastric tube may reduce the risk of gastric perforation.
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