Gastric perforation after cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Abstract

Gastric rupture is a rare complication after cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). In most cases, incorrect management of airways during CPR is the main cause. Therefore, a medical emergency becomes a surgical emergency also. We present a case of gastric perforation in a middle-aged patient after CPR performed by his family. He eventually presented with bloody vomitus and a tympanic abdomen. When faced with a patient with abdominal signs post-CPR, surgical complications of CPR should be considered.

• Authors: Sayed Mahdi Jalali, Hassan Emami-Razavi, Asieh Mansouri
• Journal: The American journal of emergency medicine (Am J Emerg Med) Vol. 30 Issue 9 Pg. 2091.e1-2 (Nov 2012) ISSN: 1532-8171 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 22867822 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (adverse effects)
• Emergency Service, Hospital
• Heart Massage (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pneumoperitoneum (etiology)
• Stomach Rupture (diagnosis, etiology)