Erschienen in:
01.07.2003 | Brief Report
Abdominal compartment syndrome related to noninvasive ventilation
verfasst von:
Bart L. De Keulenaer, Adelard De Backer, Dirk R Schepens, Ronny Daelemans, Alexander Wilmer, Manu L. N. G. Malbrain
Erschienen in:
Intensive Care Medicine
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Ausgabe 7/2003
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Abstract
Objective
To study the effects of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV) on intra-abdominal pressure.
Design and setting
Single case report from a tertiary teaching hospital.
Patients and methods
A 65-year-old man who experienced a sudden respiratory and cardiovascular collapse during NIPPV. This was caused by gastric overdistension due to aerophagia followed by raised intra-abdominal pressure leading to intra-abdominal hypertension and abdominal compartment syndrome.
Results
The respiratory and cardiovascular problems resolved immediately after the introduction of a nasogastric tube. This resulted in normalization of IAP.
Conclusions
This is the first case reported of an abdominal compartment syndrome related to NIPPV. Clinicians should be aware of this possible complication while using NIPPV.