Dyspnoea caused by a Chilaiditi syndrome: contribution of the non-invasive ventilation

Non-invasive ventilation was performed (100% FiO2, inspiratory pressure=12+-2 cm H2O, PEEP 5-8 cm H2O) with the establishment of a nasogastric suction probe and enema spillway; after 48 h the patient improved and was transferred to gastroenterology department to explore his colonic disorder.

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2013-08, Vol.2013, p.bcr2013010421
Main Authors: Belkouch, Ahmed, Htit, Abderrahim, Zidouh, Saad, Belyamani, Lahcen
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Africa
Chilaiditi Syndrome - complications
Colon
Dyspnea - etiology
Dyspnea - therapy
Humans
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Male
Middle Aged
Noninvasive Ventilation - methods
Ventilation
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Summary:Non-invasive ventilation was performed (100% FiO2, inspiratory pressure=12+-2 cm H2O, PEEP 5-8 cm H2O) with the establishment of a nasogastric suction probe and enema spillway; after 48 h the patient improved and was transferred to gastroenterology department to explore his colonic disorder.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2013-010421