Pneumomediastinum and pneumothorax after inhaling alkaloidal cocaine

Ann Emerg Med. 1981 Apr;10(4):213-5. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0644(81)80166-7.

Abstract

Barotrauma related to drug ingestion is an uncommon entity. We present the cases of two young women who sustained barotrauma associated with the use of alkaloidal cocaine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cocaine*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / chemically induced*
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnosis
  • Pneumothorax / chemically induced*
  • Pneumothorax / diagnosis
  • Substance-Related Disorders / complications*

Substances

  • Cocaine