Publications by authors named "Yohei Ide"
J Med Case Rep
January 2024
Article Synopsis
- Pneumothorax (PTX) and pneumomediastinum (PM) are serious complications in COVID-19 patients on mechanical ventilation, but their causes are not well understood.
- A study examined 165 mechanically ventilated patients, identifying 12 cases of PTX/PM, with a high mortality rate of 50%, suggesting challenging treatment scenarios.
- The results indicate PTX/PM appeared around 14.5 days post-intubation, and there wasn't a strong link to high-pressure ventilation or strong breathing efforts, which had been previously suggested as causes.
