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Pediat Cardiol, 1995
The contribution of vasoactive pharmacologic agents to the care of the infant with primary pulmon... more The contribution of vasoactive pharmacologic agents to the care of the infant with primary pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is hampered by their limited ability to act selectively on different vascular beds. In contrast, blood pressure (BP) cuffs decrease flow and increase resistance only in the extremities around which they are applied. They therefore offer a means of increasing systemic vascular resistance without affecting pulmonary vascular resistance, a hemodynamic effect that may be particularly desirable among PPHN patients receiving vasodilators. We studied the effect of BP cuffs on the circulation of nine healthy neonates and three infants with severe PPHN. Among the healthy neonates, inflation of the cuffs to 20 mmHg had no discernible hemodynamic effect. Inflation to systolic pressures, however, caused the left ventricular preejection period to increase from 36 +/- 9 ms to 45 +/- 10 ms, the end-diastolic dimension to increase from 1.80 +/- 0.16 cm to 1.92 +/- 0.16 cm, and the cardiac output to fall to 87 +/- 12% of baseline (all p < 0.05)--changes indicative of an increase in systemic vascular resistance. Application of BP cuffs to the patients with PPHN was associated with 10-25 mmHg increases in transcutaneous arterial oxygen tensions. Administration of tolazoline to these patients while the cuffs were inflated resulted in additional 10-20 mmHg increases and did not precipitate hypotension. These observations suggest that BP cuffs can play a useful role in the management of patients with PPHN.
Pediatric Radiology, Feb 1, 1995
International journal of pediatrics, 2012
Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 2002
Neonatal tracheal injury/perforation is an uncommon complication of traumatic deliveries or endot... more Neonatal tracheal injury/perforation is an uncommon complication of traumatic deliveries or endotracheal intubation. We present a case of neonatal tracheal injury following delivery at term that presented with subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum before any attempt at intubation. The clinical course, treatment, and outcome are described.
International Journal of Pediatrics, 2012
Pediatric Research, 1998
Background: Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity... more Background: Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality frequently associated with diseases of term and near-term infants. In recent years, it has also been recognized in preterm infants with respiratory distress ...
Pediatric Radiology, 2007
Pediatric Cardiology, 1995
The contribution of vasoactive pharmacologic agents to the care of the infant with primary pulmon... more The contribution of vasoactive pharmacologic agents to the care of the infant with primary pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is hampered by their limited ability to act selectively on different vascular beds. In contrast, blood pressure (BP) cuffs decrease flow and increase resistance only in the extremities around which they are applied. They therefore offer a means of increasing systemic vascular resistance without affecting pulmonary vascular resistance, a hemodynamic effect that may be particularly desirable among PPHN patients receiving vasodilators. We studied the effect of BP cuffs on the circulation of nine healthy neonates and three infants with severe PPHN. Among the healthy neonates, inflation of the cuffs to 20 mmHg had no discernible hemodynamic effect. Inflation to systolic pressures, however, caused the left ventricular preejection period to increase from 36 +/- 9 ms to 45 +/- 10 ms, the end-diastolic dimension to increase from 1.80 +/- 0.16 cm to 1.92 +/- 0.16 cm, and the cardiac output to fall to 87 +/- 12% of baseline (all p < 0.05)--changes indicative of an increase in systemic vascular resistance. Application of BP cuffs to the patients with PPHN was associated with 10-25 mmHg increases in transcutaneous arterial oxygen tensions. Administration of tolazoline to these patients while the cuffs were inflated resulted in additional 10-20 mmHg increases and did not precipitate hypotension. These observations suggest that BP cuffs can play a useful role in the management of patients with PPHN.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2009
Journal of Perinatology, 2002
Journal of Perinatology, 2002
Journal of Perinatology, 2005
The Journal of Pediatrics, 2005
The Journal of Pediatrics, 1979
1. J Pediatr. 1979 Nov;95(5 Pt 2):845-7. Changing incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Wung J... more 1. J Pediatr. 1979 Nov;95(5 Pt 2):845-7. Changing incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Wung JT, Koons AH, Driscoll JM Jr, James LS. PMID: 385817 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. MeSH Terms: Humans; Infant; Infant ...
Pediat Cardiol, 1995
The contribution of vasoactive pharmacologic agents to the care of the infant with primary pulmon... more The contribution of vasoactive pharmacologic agents to the care of the infant with primary pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is hampered by their limited ability to act selectively on different vascular beds. In contrast, blood pressure (BP) cuffs decrease flow and increase resistance only in the extremities around which they are applied. They therefore offer a means of increasing systemic vascular resistance without affecting pulmonary vascular resistance, a hemodynamic effect that may be particularly desirable among PPHN patients receiving vasodilators. We studied the effect of BP cuffs on the circulation of nine healthy neonates and three infants with severe PPHN. Among the healthy neonates, inflation of the cuffs to 20 mmHg had no discernible hemodynamic effect. Inflation to systolic pressures, however, caused the left ventricular preejection period to increase from 36 +/- 9 ms to 45 +/- 10 ms, the end-diastolic dimension to increase from 1.80 +/- 0.16 cm to 1.92 +/- 0.16 cm, and the cardiac output to fall to 87 +/- 12% of baseline (all p < 0.05)--changes indicative of an increase in systemic vascular resistance. Application of BP cuffs to the patients with PPHN was associated with 10-25 mmHg increases in transcutaneous arterial oxygen tensions. Administration of tolazoline to these patients while the cuffs were inflated resulted in additional 10-20 mmHg increases and did not precipitate hypotension. These observations suggest that BP cuffs can play a useful role in the management of patients with PPHN.
Pediatric Radiology, Feb 1, 1995
International journal of pediatrics, 2012
Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 2002
Neonatal tracheal injury/perforation is an uncommon complication of traumatic deliveries or endot... more Neonatal tracheal injury/perforation is an uncommon complication of traumatic deliveries or endotracheal intubation. We present a case of neonatal tracheal injury following delivery at term that presented with subcutaneous emphysema and pneumomediastinum before any attempt at intubation. The clinical course, treatment, and outcome are described.
International Journal of Pediatrics, 2012
Pediatric Research, 1998
Background: Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity... more Background: Persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN) is a significant cause of neonatal morbidity and mortality frequently associated with diseases of term and near-term infants. In recent years, it has also been recognized in preterm infants with respiratory distress ...
Pediatric Radiology, 2007
Pediatric Cardiology, 1995
The contribution of vasoactive pharmacologic agents to the care of the infant with primary pulmon... more The contribution of vasoactive pharmacologic agents to the care of the infant with primary pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is hampered by their limited ability to act selectively on different vascular beds. In contrast, blood pressure (BP) cuffs decrease flow and increase resistance only in the extremities around which they are applied. They therefore offer a means of increasing systemic vascular resistance without affecting pulmonary vascular resistance, a hemodynamic effect that may be particularly desirable among PPHN patients receiving vasodilators. We studied the effect of BP cuffs on the circulation of nine healthy neonates and three infants with severe PPHN. Among the healthy neonates, inflation of the cuffs to 20 mmHg had no discernible hemodynamic effect. Inflation to systolic pressures, however, caused the left ventricular preejection period to increase from 36 +/- 9 ms to 45 +/- 10 ms, the end-diastolic dimension to increase from 1.80 +/- 0.16 cm to 1.92 +/- 0.16 cm, and the cardiac output to fall to 87 +/- 12% of baseline (all p < 0.05)--changes indicative of an increase in systemic vascular resistance. Application of BP cuffs to the patients with PPHN was associated with 10-25 mmHg increases in transcutaneous arterial oxygen tensions. Administration of tolazoline to these patients while the cuffs were inflated resulted in additional 10-20 mmHg increases and did not precipitate hypotension. These observations suggest that BP cuffs can play a useful role in the management of patients with PPHN.
Journal of the Formosan Medical Association, 2009
Journal of Perinatology, 2002
Journal of Perinatology, 2002
Journal of Perinatology, 2005
The Journal of Pediatrics, 2005
The Journal of Pediatrics, 1979
1. J Pediatr. 1979 Nov;95(5 Pt 2):845-7. Changing incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Wung J... more 1. J Pediatr. 1979 Nov;95(5 Pt 2):845-7. Changing incidence of bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Wung JT, Koons AH, Driscoll JM Jr, James LS. PMID: 385817 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. MeSH Terms: Humans; Infant; Infant ...