Abstract
Introduction: Stomach perforation after cardiopulmonary resuscitation is a rare finding. This is mainly caused by incorrect management of the airway during CPR performed by non-medical personnel. Presentation of case: We report a case of 72 year old female who sustained a stomach perforation during prolonged CPR in an out of hospital arrest situation. This was diagnosed on a computed tomography scan of the abdomen requiring midline laparotomy and a primary repair of the stomach. Discussion: The training of medical and non-medical persons in cardiopulmonary resuscitation is to be encouraged. However it should be emphasized that any technique which breaches the normal integrity of the body can itself lead to life-threatening complications. Conclusion: A high degree of vigilance is required in patients presenting after a cardiac arrest and CPR.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 43-46 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | International Journal of Surgery Case Reports |
| Volume | 40 |
| Publication status | Published - 2017 |
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