Post-extubation Stridor
Fig. 36.1 Lateral radiograph of dynamic obstruction during inspiration for a child with subglottic (extrathoracic) airway obstruction from malacia. Notice how the airway caliber gets smaller during inspiration and returns…
Fig. 36.1 Lateral radiograph of dynamic obstruction during inspiration for a child with subglottic (extrathoracic) airway obstruction from malacia. Notice how the airway caliber gets smaller during inspiration and returns…
and David J. Durand9 (8) Section of Neonatology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas Children’s Hospital, 1900 Maryland, Little Rock, AR 72202, USA (9) Department of Physiology and Pediatrics,…
Onset Acute Oxygenation ALI PaO2/FiO2 < 300 (regardless of positive end-expiratory pressure level) ARDS PaO2/FiO2 < 200 (regardless of positive end-expiratory pressure level) Chest radiograph Bilateral infiltration seen on frontal chest radiograph Pulmonary artery…
Fig. 56.1 A T-tube may be used instead of a tracheotomy tube for special circumstances, such as after surgery on the larynx or trachea Fig. 56.2 Silver tracheotomy tube, containing…
Fig. 65.1 Arrangement of the various Mapleson circuits (a–f). The circuits vary based on the site of introduction of the fresh gas flow (FGF), pop-off or airway pressure relief valve,…
Complication Comments Oxygenator failure It is unusual for an oxygenator to fail completely, but they do lose efficiency over time Pump tubing (raceway) rupture Only in the roller pump system…
Conventional ventilator settings Common pitfalls Mode: Variable, decelerating inspiratory flow pattern is preferred to (a) optimize patient comfort and (b) augment mean airway pressure while minimizing peak inspiratory pressure Volume-limited…
Fig. 34.1 Pulmonary interstitial emphysema. (a) Severe. This was often seen in the presurfactant era. Note the overdistension and the pneumothorax on the right side (With courtesy of Pr C….
(4) Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, Kremlin Bicetre Hospital, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, 94270 Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France Continuous positive airway pressure experience is mostly derived from retrospective…
Fig. 72.1 Map of Oceania 72.1 Neonatal Services Neonatal services providing ventilation in Australia and New Zealand range from being extremely centralized in some areas (e.g., Western Australia) to being…