Pneumomediastinum in Infant/Neonate
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![Pneumomediastinum : Neck pain, Pleuritic chest pain, Subcutaneous emphysema, Dysphagia, Dysphonia, Dyspnea, Dry cough, Stridor](/visualdx/sympticonswm/1698.png?r=1fdb69a28)
Pneumomediastinum is the presence of air in the mediastinum. It is caused by injury, most often esophageal or intestinal perforation. It can rarely occur spontaneously in children with acute asthma attacks (severe cough) and is also seen as a result of aggressive bag-valve mask ventilation during resuscitation and intubation as well as a result of barotrauma in intubated patients.
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ICD10CM:
J98.2 – Interstitial emphysema
SNOMEDCT:
16838000 – Mediastinal emphysema
J98.2 – Interstitial emphysema
SNOMEDCT:
16838000 – Mediastinal emphysema
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Last Updated:01/29/2024
Pneumomediastinum in Infant/Neonate
![A medical illustration showing key findings of Pneumomediastinum : Neck pain, Pleuritic chest pain, Subcutaneous emphysema, Dysphagia, Dysphonia, Dyspnea, Dry cough, Stridor](/visualdx/sympticonswm/1698.png?r=1fdb69a28)