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Pneumoperitoneum associated with mechanical ventilation.

R E Henry, N Ali, T Banks

    Journal of the National Medical Association
    |June 1, 1986
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    Pneumoperitoneum in mechanically ventilated patients is rare but suspected with high peak inspiratory pressure and positive end-expiratory pressure, especially with lung injury. Early recognition can avoid surgery.

    Area of Science:

    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Pulmonology
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Pneumoperitoneum, or free air in the abdominal cavity, is a rare complication in mechanically ventilated patients.
    • Estimates of its incidence vary, ranging from rare occurrences to up to 7% of intubated intensive care unit (ICU) patients.

    Observation:

    • This syndrome warrants strong suspicion in mechanically ventilated patients presenting with pneumoperitoneum.
    • Key indicators include peak inspiratory pressure (PIP) exceeding 40 cm H2O, positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) above 6 cm H2O, and concurrent evidence of significant pulmonary barotrauma.

    Findings:

    • An illustrative case report details the successful recognition and non-surgical management of this condition.
    • The case highlights that pneumoperitoneum in this context can be managed without resorting to laparotomy.

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    Implications:

    • Further controlled prospective studies are needed to ascertain the true incidence and clinical significance of pneumoperitoneum associated with mechanical ventilation.
    • Non-operative management strategies may be viable for selected cases, potentially reducing surgical morbidity.