Unexpected Pneumothorax During Painless Flexible Bronchoscopy Under Remimazolam Sedation: Two Case Reports and a Literature Review
ABSTRACT The timely recognition of pneumothorax during painless flexible bronchoscopy (PFB) can be challenging. This report describes two consecutive cases of pneumothorax following PFB, both of which were promptly identified and successfully treated. A sudden decrease in heart rate, combined with h...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wiley
2024-11-01
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| Series: | Clinical Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.9560 |
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| Summary: | ABSTRACT The timely recognition of pneumothorax during painless flexible bronchoscopy (PFB) can be challenging. This report describes two consecutive cases of pneumothorax following PFB, both of which were promptly identified and successfully treated. A sudden decrease in heart rate, combined with hypoxemia, is highly effective for detecting pneumothorax in patients undergoing PFB, with subcutaneous emphysema serving as a key auxiliary diagnostic sign. Remimazolam may provide significant clinical benefits in emergency situations during PFB by allowing patients to be quickly awakened to assist with diagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2050-0904 |