Neonatal respiratory distress. A simple cradle for micrognathia and glossoptosis.
Infants born with micrognathia and glossoptosis may present as a grave emergency, with recurrent bouts of respiratory distress and cyanosis. The management of this condition is discussed, with particular reference to conservative measures. A new cradle has been designed to facilitate the management of these children during the neo-natal period.
D000402:Airway Obstruction / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D001513:Beds; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007232:Infant, Newborn, Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D008334:Mandible / Q000002:abnormalities; D008722:Methods; D008844:Micrognathism / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D010855:Pierre Robin Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*; D014059:Tongue / Q000002:abnormalities