Vascular air embolism: a rare complication of nasal CPAP.
作者信息
Wong W, Fok T F, Ng P C, Chui K M, To K F
机构信息
Department of Paediatrics, Prince of Wales Hospital, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
出版信息
J Paediatr Child Health. 1997 Oct;33(5):444-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.1997.tb01638.x.
Abstract
A preterm infant developed bilateral tension pneumothoraces and extensive vascular air embolism 6 h after being commenced on nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Neonatal clinicians should be aware that catastrophic vascular air embolism could occur in infants receiving nasal CPAP, a modality of respiratory support conventionally considered non-invasive and 'safe'.
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