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We report a patient with severe spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), pneumothorax and widespread subcutaneous emphysema with acute epiglottitis after inhaling pepper spray. The effects of pepper spray, which is a lachrymatory… Click to show full abstract
We report a patient with severe spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), pneumothorax and widespread subcutaneous emphysema with acute epiglottitis after inhaling pepper spray. The effects of pepper spray, which is a lachrymatory agent, on the respiratory system have not been reported. Upper airway obstruction is not a well-described cause of SPM, with which subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax might coexist; thus, mechanical ventilation might be detrimental.
Keywords:
severe spontaneous;
pepper spray;
subcutaneous emphysema;
pneumothorax
Journal Title: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Year Published: 2022
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Journal Title: Interactive cardiovascular and thoracic surgery
Year Published: 2022
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