Barotrauma and Mechanical Ventilation
Background
Barotrauma is a well-recognized complication of mechanical ventilation. Although most frequently encountered in patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), it can occur in any patient receiving mechanical ventilation. In addition, barotrauma can occur in patients with a wide range of underlying pulmonary conditions (eg, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, interstitial lung disease, [...]
Tags: barotrauma, Pneumothorax, ventilator, ventilator induced lung injury (VILI)