Antemortem diagnosis of massive air embolism in the newborn.
A case is presented of massive air embolism complicating respiratory distress syndrome of the newborn. This uncommon complication of respiratory therapy has occurred only with high inflation pressures and has been uniformly fatal in this and all reported cases. Antemortem radiographs are necessary for accurate diagnosis.
D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors