Neonatal fellowship. Neonatal pneumopericardium: successful treatment with nitrogen washout technique.

Abstract

Pneumopericardium in the neonate is a rare event but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We describe a neonate with mild respiratory distress and cardiovascular compromise after delivery and resuscitation. A large isolated pneumopericardium was diagnosed. Treatment with an oxygen hood (FiO2 1.00) resulted in a complete resolution of the pneumopericardium within 12 hours.

• Authors: H D Hummler, E S Bandstra, G E Abdenour
• Journal: Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association (J Perinatol) 1996 Nov-Dec Vol. 16 Issue 6 Pg. 490-3 ISSN: 0743-8346 [Print] United States
• PMID: 8979191 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)

Topics

• Female
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Oxygen Inhalation Therapy
• Pneumopericardium (diagnostic imaging, therapy)
• Radiography