| Use of nasal mask CPAP instead of tracheostomy for palliative care in two children. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7515255 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Nasal continuous positive airways pressure (nCPAP) is recommended in children for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnoea which persists following adenotonsillectomy. Nasal CPAP was successfully used in the palliative care of two severely disabled children with upper airway obstruction as an alternative to tracheostomy. Nasal CPAP resulted in the correction of obstructive apnoea in sleep, with the added benefit of sleep consolidation and fewer nocturnal arousals requiring parental attendance. There was also an unexpected benefit of reduced airway problems in the awake state in these children. Nasal CPAP is an effective form of treating upper airway obstruction for palliative care in association with other major disabilities. |
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Authors:
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K Waters; F Everett; M A Harris; C E Sullivan |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of paediatrics and child health Volume: 30 ISSN: 1034-4810 ISO Abbreviation: J Paediatr Child Health Publication Date: 1994 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1994-07-07 Completed Date: 1994-07-07 Revised Date: 2007-09-24 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9005421 Medline TA: J Paediatr Child Health Country: AUSTRALIA |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 179-81 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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David Read Laboratory, National SIDS Council, Sleep Disorders Unit, Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children, Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Airway Obstruction
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therapy* Child, Preschool Female Humans Infant Nose Palliative Care* Positive-Pressure Respiration / instrumentation*, methods Respiratory Insufficiency / therapy* Tracheostomy |
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