Administration of inhaled medication via a tracheostomy in infants with chronic lung disease of prematurity

Four cases of infants with chronic lung disease of prematurity in whom a tracheostomy was performed for acquired subglottic stenosis are reported. The feasibility of administration of inhaled drugs and supplemental oxygen are discussed.

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Published in:Pediatric rehabilitation 1999, Vol.3 (2), p.41-42
Main Authors: SUBHEDAR, N. V, DOYLE, C, SHAW, N. J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aerosols - administration & dosage
Biological and medical sciences
Bronchodilator Agents - administration & dosage
Chronic Disease
Feasibility Studies
Glucocorticoids - administration & dosage
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Infant, Premature, Diseases - drug therapy
Lung Diseases - drug therapy
Medical sciences
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Oxygen Inhalation Therapy - methods
Tracheostomy
Tracheostomy
Chronic Lung Disease
Inhaled Medication
Upper respiratory tract, upper alimentary tract, paranasal sinuses, salivary glands: diseases, semeiology
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Summary:Four cases of infants with chronic lung disease of prematurity in whom a tracheostomy was performed for acquired subglottic stenosis are reported. The feasibility of administration of inhaled drugs and supplemental oxygen are discussed.
ISSN:1363-8491
1464-5270
DOI:10.1080/136384999289568