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March 18, 2024
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Acute cement dust poisoning: Rigid bronchoscopy and mechanical insufflation-exufflation as an effective and novel treatment for its management.

Publicated to: European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery. 65 (3): ezae101-ezae101 - 2024-03-27 65(3), DOI: 10.1093/ejcts/ezae101

Authors: Quiroga, NI; Palliser, C; Caballeria, E; Bello, I

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Biomed Res Inst August Pi I Sunyer IDIBAPS, Inflammat & repair Resp Dis, Barcelona, Spain - Author
Hosp Clin Barcelona, Dept Rehabil & Physiotherapy, Barcelona, Spain - Author
Hosp Clin Barcelona, Resp Inst, Dept Thorac Surg, Barcelona, Spain - Author
Hosp Clin Barcelona, Resp Inst, Dept Thorac Surg, C-Villarroel 170, Barcelona 08036, Spain - Author
Hosp Clin Barcelona, Resp Inst, Pneumol Dept, Barcelona, Spain - Author
Pneumology Department, Respiratory Institute, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. - Author
Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. - Author
Thoracic Surgery Department, Respiratory Institute Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain. - Author
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Abstract

This clinical case shows the repercussions of acute exposure to cement dust in the respiratory tract and other mucous membranes. Following a cement dust pipe explosion, the patient endured a severe inhalation of dust. A combination of rigid bronchoscopy and a mechanical insufflation-exsufflation system was employed to remove cement debris from the airways. Respiratory physiotherapy sessions were implemented for effective secretion clearance, contributing to a successful short-term recovery. While this remains an isolated case, the unconventional techniques employed provide valuable insights for potential similar scenarios in the future.

Keywords

AdultAerationAirway treatmentAluminumAntibiotic sensitivityArticleArtificial ventilationArytaenoid oedemaArytenoid muscleAspergillusAspirationBilateral anterior partial pneumothoraxBreathing exerciseBronchoscopyCase reportCement dustCement dust poisoningChromiumClinical articleComputer assisted tomographyCoughCoughingDustDust intoxicationExsufflationFiberoptic bronchoscopyGlasgow outcome scaleHumanHumansInsufflationIntoxicationIsavuconazoleMaleMechanical insufflationMechanical insufflation-exsufflationMechanical insufflation–exsufflationMiddle agedMobilizationMuscle injuryOxygen consumptionPhysical therapy modalitiesPhysiotherapyPneumothoraxProceduresRespiration, artificialRespiratory careRespiratory therapyStreptococcus pneumoniaeSubcutaneous emphysemaThorax radiographyTracheobronchitisTracheotomy

Quality index

Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal European Journal Of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2024 there are still no calculated indicators, but in 2023, it was in position 48/312, thus managing to position itself as a Q1 (Primer Cuartil), in the category Surgery.

Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-12-15:

  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 1 (PlumX).

Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Bladé Creixenti, Joan) and Last Author (Bello Rodriguez, Irene).

the author responsible for correspondence tasks has been Bello Rodriguez, Irene.