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B103-18 Post-Intubation Pneumothoraces in Septic Pulmonary Embolism: The Fragile Lung Under Pressure

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This case investigates the under-recognized risk of pneumothorax in patients with septic pulmonary embolism undergoing mechanical ventilation.
Case presentation of a 59-year-old male with septic pulmonary embolism and intubation due to respiratory failure.
Monitoring and managing mechanical ventilation settings in a clinically complicated scenario.
Evaluation of the patient's condition through imaging and subsequent interventions.
Bilateral pneumothoraces developed despite low PEEP of 5 cm H2O, indicating vulnerability of lung tissue.
The patient exhibited worsening oxygenation and required multiple pigtail catheters for air leaks.
Ultimately, the patient experienced multiorgan failure and died amid multiple infections.

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Case presentation reveals risk of pneumothorax in patients with septic pulmonary embolism under mechanical ventilation.

Derevenskikh et al. (2026) studied this question.

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