Non traumatic Massive Subcutaneous Emphysema in a Baby
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
Subcutaneous emphysema is a condition in which air is trapped in the layer under the skin. A 1½ year old boy presented in our casualty with history of violent cough followed by bloating up of baby. The whole baby was covered by massive subcutaneous emphysema from scalp to foot. No respiratory distress. X ray/ Babygram showed massive subcutaneous emphysema extending from scalp to foot. But no pnuemothorax or pneumomediastinum. Baby was managed conservatively with oxygen inhalation without ICD tube. Extensive subcutaneous emphysema can be managed conservatively without intercostal drainage tube, if there is no respiratory distress. Administering oxygen may help the body to absorb the subcutaneous air more quickly.
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Dr. Nirmal Bhaskar
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