Abstract
We report a case of intraoperative dynamic hyperinflation ('gas trapping') which led to cardiac arrest, with electromechanical dissociation. The features of this poorly recognized phenomenon are described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 340-342 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | British Journal of Anaesthesia |
Volume | 74 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1995 |
Keywords
- Complications, cardiac arrest
- Lung hyperinflation
- Ventilation, positive end-expiratory pressure