volutrauma

volutrauma

 [vol´u-traw″mah] damage to the lung caused by overdistention by a mechanical ventilator set for an excessively high volume" >tidal volume; it results in a syndrome similar to adult respiratory distress syndrome" >adult respiratory distress syndrome.

air leak syndrome

A condition characterised by alveolar or airway rupture into the pulmonary interstitium, typically accompanied by escape of air into regional tissues, including the pleura, mediastinum, subcutaneous tissues or abdominal cavity; it is more common in children.
Aetiology
Overdistention of lungs, uneven ventilation, chemical injury, trauma, Valsalva manoeuvre, idiopathic (spontaneous).
Predisposing factors
Respiratory distress syndrome, immaturity of lungs, positive pressure ventilation, foetal distress/asphyxia, botched intubation, atelectasis, resuscitation, tracheal suctioning, pneumonia including aspiration pneumonia.

volutrauma

(vŏl′ū-traw″mă) [L. volumen, scroll, something rolled, + Gr. trauma, wound] A lung injury caused by excessively high tidal volumes during the use of mechanical ventilation.