This is a 26 yo M with history of obesity and asthma, who is presenting with shortness of breath x3 days, tested positive for influenza A, started on bilevel oxygenation for respiratory distress. Patient was noted to feel more short of breath and complain of neck swelling. CT as above.
What is your diagnoses(s)?
How would you manage this patient with these new findings?
@Everyone
A nice narrative review of Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax in ARDS
https://med.amegroups.org/article/view/8318/html