Tension Pneumocephalus Induced by Nasal Cannula

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Tension pneumocephalus is a rare medical emergency.

Spontaneous atraumatic tension pneumocephalus is reported in cases of neoplasm, Valsalva manoeuvres, and air cell hyperpneumatization.

For the first time, we describe a case of atraumatic tension pneumocephalus induced by nasal cannula in a patient with ventriculoperitoneal shunt.

Our case report discusses the possible mechanisms of the tension pneumocephalus in this case.