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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
4
pubmed:dateCreated
1983-5-27
pubmed:abstractText
Thirty-four cases of diaphragmatic paralysis after pediatric cardiac surgery are reviewed. Differences between pediatric and adult pulmonary physiology account for the increased severity of respiratory distress seen in children with this condition. The efficacy of treatment with endotracheal intubation and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is confirmed. No patient over 3 yr of age required intubation for longer than 2 wk. This finding is consistent with the development of sufficient chest wall stability to compensate for paralysis of the hemidiaphragm. Patients under 3 yr of age, without complicating heart failure, who still required intubation and CPAP 3-4 wk after injury to the phrenic nerve should consider operative plication.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
AIM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Apr
pubmed:issn
0090-3493
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
11
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
280-2
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
1983
pubmed:articleTitle
Diaphragmatic paralysis after pediatric cardiac surgery: a retrospective analysis of 34 cases.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article