Abstract | UNLABELLED: Noninvasive treatment of bronchomalacia. Successful ventilation of a severely ill infant. AIM: METHODS: We describe a case of a severely ill patient with bronchomalacia from the time he was born and until the age of five. Bi-level positive airway pressure given through a specially adapted full face mask was used to treat his respiratory condition. RESULT: Our patient responded well to the noninvasive treatment of bronchomalacia. CONCLUSION:
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Authors | K Aaseboe, A K H Berstad, B T Skadberg |
Journal | Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
(Acta Paediatr)
Vol. 96
Issue 2
Pg. 310-2
(Feb 2007)
ISSN: 0803-5253 [Print] Norway |
PMID | 17429927
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Bronchial Diseases
(congenital, diagnosis, therapy)
- Child, Preschool
- Follow-Up Studies
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Male
- Respiration, Artificial
(methods)
- Tracheal Diseases
(congenital, diagnosis, therapy)
- Treatment Outcome
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