[Assembly and management of helmet-CPAP in infants and children with acute respiratory insufficiency].
Application of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) during respiratory insufficiency through a helmet interface is not well known in the Pediatric practice. The objective of this paper is to describe the necessary elements for it assembly, management and nursing care. The advantages and disadvantages of helmet compared to other interfaces are also discussed.
Sección de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, Asturias, España. susanapg33@hotmail.com
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Pérez González
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Mayordomo Colunga
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Rey Galán
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Martín Abad
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Medina Villanueva
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Vázquez Álvarez
D000208:Acute Disease; D002648:Child; D045422:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000628:therapy*