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  • Title: Non-invasive positive pressure ventilation for bilateral diaphragm paralysis after pediatric cardiac surgery.
    Author: Kovacikova L, Dobos D, Zahorec M.
    Journal: Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg; 2009 Jan; 8(1):171-2. PubMed ID: 18835855.
    Abstract:
    We present the case histories of two children having respiratory failure due to bilateral diaphragm paralysis after cardiac surgery. In both children non-invasive positive pressure ventilation alleviated respiratory distress, improved gas exchange, and prevented the need for endotracheal intubation. Following unilateral recovery of diaphragmatic function both children were successfully weaned from non-invasive positive pressure ventilation.
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