| Successful management of a neonate with Pierre-Robin syndrome and severe upper airway obstruction by long term placement of a laryngeal mask airway. | |
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PMID: 15081188 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The severity of airway obstruction varies in infants with Pierre-Robin syndrome (PRS). Some have severe upper airway obstruction that results in respiratory failure and even death. We report a case of neonate with isolated PRS who had a severe airway obstruction and respiratory failure after birth. She had complications of bilateral pneumothorax, subcutaneous emphysema, and hypoxaemia due to difficult tracheal intubation. Respiratory failure recurred immediately after extubation; she was resuscitated by inserting a laryngeal mask airway. The laryngeal mask airway was left inserted for 6 days. It was successful in this patient and eliminated the need for invasive surgical procedures. In conclusion, the relatively long term use of a laryngeal mask airway, which has not been reported before, could be an alternative therapy for patients with PRS with airway obstruction. |
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Authors:
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Chih-Ta Yao; Jieh-Neng Wang; Ying-Tai Tai; Tung-Ying Tsai; Jing-Ming Wu |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Resuscitation Volume: 61 ISSN: 0300-9572 ISO Abbreviation: Resuscitation Publication Date: 2004 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2004-04-14 Completed Date: 2004-08-11 Revised Date: 2009-08-25 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0332173 Medline TA: Resuscitation Country: Ireland |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 97-9 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics and Anesthesiology, College of Medicine, National Cheng Kung University Hospital, Tainan 704, Taiwan. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Airway Obstruction
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etiology*,
therapy* Female Humans Infant, Newborn Laryngeal Masks* Pierre Robin Syndrome / complications* Treatment Outcome |
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