title: [Hazards and complications of pneumoencephalography in children].
abstract: In a series of 1334 consecutive pneumoencephalographies in children 0-15 years, there were 2 deaths, 3 severe apneas and 1 pneumomediastinum. Respiratory insufficiency, due to contention of the patient with resulting impairment of the motion of thoracic muscles was an important mechanism and pneumoencephalography is contra-indicated in children with respiratory difficulties prior to the examination. In 90 consecutive patients submitted to pneymoencephalography CSF changes and fundus oculi abnormalities were studied prospectively. Aseptic meningitis of a mild degree is common following the examination, whereas significant meningeal haemorrhage is rare. Haemorrhages in the fundi were noted in 10% of the patients. The general tolerance of the examination was good.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001049:Apnea / Q000209:etiology; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000166:cytology; D002556:Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005334:Fever / Q000209:etiology; D005654:Fundus Oculi; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000209:etiology; D011011:Pneumoencephalography / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D002556:Cerebrospinal Fluid Proteins
vernacular_title: Incidents et complications de l'encephalographie gazeuse chez l'enfant