Diaphragmatic paralysis after pediatric heart surgery: Usefulness of non-invasive ventilation

Oktem, Sedat; Cakir, Erkan; Uyan, Zeynep; KARADAĞ, BÜLENT; Hamutcu, Refika; KIYAN, GÜRSU; AKALIN, FİGEN; Karakoc, Fazilet; Dagli, Elif

doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.01.002

Diaphragmatic paralysis after pediatric heart surgery: Usefulness of non-invasive ventilation

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Oktem S., Cakir E., Uyan Z. S., KARADAĞ B. T., Hamutcu R. E., KIYAN G., ...More

International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, vol.74, no.4, pp.430-431, 2010 (SCI-Expanded)

Publication Type: Article / Article
Volume: 74 Issue: 4
Publication Date: 2010
Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.01.002
Journal Name: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
Page Numbers: pp.430-431
Keywords: Atelectasis, Bronchomalacia, Diaphragmatic paralysis, Non-invasive ventilation, Pediatric
Istanbul Medipol University Affiliated: No

Abstract

Diaphragmatic paralysis after cardiac surgery is an important complication especially in infants. We report a child who developed diaphragmatic paralysis, atelectasis, bronchomalasia and respiratory failure following cardiac surgery. Ventilatory support alleviated respiratory distress in this child. This report illustrates the usefulness of invasive and non-invasive ventilatory support for a pediatric patient with diaphragmatic paralysis. © 2010 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.