Anderson Triad
The combination of subcutaneous emphysema, rapid respirations, and abdominal rigidity is commonly referred to as the Anderson triad. Subcutaneous emphysema, rapid respirations, and abdominal rigidity seen in esophageal rupture, such as in Boerhaave’s syndrome is referred to as Anderson Triad. In addition, there is another Andersen triad in Cystic Fibrosis, although that is generally no longer …