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Management of respiratory failure with ventilation via intranasal stents in cystic fibrosis

Authors :
Edenborough, F.P.
Wildman, M.
Morgan, D.W.
Source :
Thorax; May 1, 2000, Vol. 55 Issue: 5 p434-436, 3p
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

The case history is presented of a patient with acute respiratory failure complicated by nasal obstruction resulting in intolerance of nasal ventilation. Urgent insertion of nasal stents permitted restoration of ventilation with resolution of breathlessness and stabilisation of arterial blood gases.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00406376 and 14683296
Volume :
55
Issue :
5
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Thorax
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs4578727