Systemic air embolism: a complication of ventilator therapy in hyaline membrane disease.
Systemic air embolism in infants with hyaline membrane disease on positive pressure ventilation is a serious and frequently fatal complication. It is essential for both the paediatrician and radiologist to be aware of this disease entity. The incidence is increasing because of improved survival of very low birth weight infants and more aggressive therapy. We report two examples of systemic air embolism in infants.
Lau
K Y
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Department of Radiodiagnosis, Princess Margaret Hospital, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Lam
P K
PK
D004618:Embolism, Air / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006819:Hyaline Membrane Disease / Q000628:therapy*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007385:Intermittent Positive-Pressure Ventilation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011859:Radiography