Airway obstruction in two extremely low birthweight infants treated with oxygen cannulas

Arthur E Kopelman

doi:10.1038/sj.jp.7210866

Airway obstruction in two extremely low birthweight infants treated with oxygen cannulas

J Perinatol. 2003 Mar;23(2):164-5. doi: 10.1038/sj.jp.7210866.

Author

Arthur E Kopelman¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Pediatrics-Neonatology, Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27858-4354, USA.

PMID: 12673269
DOI: 10.1038/sj.jp.7210866

Abstract

Two extremely low birthweight (ELBW) infants developed airway obstruction while being treated with oxygen cannulas. We have previously shown that nasal mucosal injury from use of oxygen cannulas in ELBW infants increases nasal secretions and bleeding. Airway patency may be compromised when ELBW infants are treated with oxygen cannulas.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Airway Obstruction / etiology*
Catheterization / adverse effects
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Very Low Birth Weight*
Oxygen / administration & dosage
Oxygen Inhalation Therapy / adverse effects*
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn / therapy*

Substances

Oxygen