Tracheobronchial trauma associated with airway management in neonates.

Journal Article (Review;Journal Article)

Airway management procedures are an integral part of caring for the newborn infant with respiratory compromise. Concomitant with these interventions are latrogenic consequences that result in varying degrees of trauma to the tracheobronchial tree. Common interventions such as intubation, mechanical ventilation, use of heated and humidified gases, and endotracheal suctioning are discussed using research-based literature that evaluates the injury to the trachea and the mucociliary transport system.

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Duke Authors

Turner, Barbara Swope

Cited Authors

Turner, BS; Loan, LA

Published Date

May 2000

Published In

Aacn Clinical Issues: Advanced Practice in Acute and Critical Care

Volume / Issue

11 / 2

Start / End Page

283 - 299

PubMed ID

11235437

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

1538-9812

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

1079-0713

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1097/00044067-200005000-00011

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