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

• Published in: International journal of pediatric otorhinolaryngology Vol. 74; no. 4; pp. 430 - 431
• Main Authors: Oktem, Sedat, Cakir, Erkan, Uyan, Zeynep Seda, Karadag, Bulent, Hamutcu, Refika Ersu, Kiyan, Gursu, Akalın, Figen, Karakoc, Fazilet, Dagli, Elif
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Ireland Elsevier Ireland Ltd 01.04.2010
• Subjects: Atelectasis; Bronchomalacia; Bronchomalacia - diagnosis; Bronchomalacia - therapy; Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures - adverse effects; Child, Preschool; Diaphragmatic paralysis; Female; Humans; Non-invasive ventilation; Otolaryngology; Pediatric; Pediatrics; Positive-Pressure Respiration; Pulmonary Atelectasis - etiology; Pulmonary Atelectasis - therapy; Respiratory Insufficiency - etiology; Respiratory Insufficiency - therapy; Respiratory Paralysis - etiology; Respiratory Paralysis - therapy; Diaphragmatic paralysis; Bronchomalacia; Atelectasis; Non-invasive ventilation; Pediatric
• ISSN: 0165-5876; 1872-8464
• DOI: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2010.01.002

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.