Monoparesis. Complication of constant positive airways pressure.
Erb's palsy has been observed in 2 infants who had been treated with constant positive airways pressure for idiopathic respiratory distress syndrome. Both infants made complete neurological recovery from what was thought to be an acquired injury from the neck seal.
D001132:Arm; D001917:Brachial Plexus; D003907:Dexamethasone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004576:Electromyography; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D009132:Muscles / Q000503:physiopathology; D010243:Paralysis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D026741:Physical Therapy Modalities; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012127:Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / Q000628:therapy; D012782:Shoulder / Q000503:physiopathology; D013577:Syndrome
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