TPN ascites : an uncommon cause for acute deterioration on mechanical ventilation in a neonate with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

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On ventilation since birth, a term neonate with an antenatally detected left-sided congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) had a sudden worsening in respiratory parameters on day 5 of life. Tube displacement, obstruction, pneumothorax and equipment failure were all ruled out. The examination revealed decreased air entry on the left side and mild abdominal fullness. The chest and abdomen radiographs revealed the absence of bowel gas with a complete whiteout of the abdominal cavity. Since birth, the neonate had received parenteral nutrition via the umbilical venous line. Keeping a possibility of ascites and pleural effusion, an abdominal sonogram was performed, timely glove drain insertion was ensured, and umbilical lines were removed. The neonate improved dramatically and underwent CDH patch repair. Given the likely distorted vascular anatomy, this case underscores the need to re-examine the umbilical venous line insertion practice on the first day in CDH neonates.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:17

Enthalten in:

BMJ case reports - 17(2024), 2 vom: 21. Feb.

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Dalai, Richie [VerfasserIn]
Bhardwaj, Umang [VerfasserIn]
Thukral, Anu [VerfasserIn]

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Case Reports
Journal Article
Neonatal health
Neonatal intensive care

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Date Completed 23.02.2024

Date Revised 24.02.2024

published: Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1136/bcr-2023-257120

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM368731405