Abstract
Pneumopericardium in the neonate is a rare event but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. We describe a neonate with mild respiratory distress and cardiovascular compromise after delivery and resuscitation. A large isolated pneumopericardium was diagnosed. Treatment with an oxygen hood (FiO2 1.00) resulted in a complete resolution of the pneumopericardium within 12 hours.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 490-493 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| State | Published - Nov 1 1996 |
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ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
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Hummler, H. D., Bandstra, E. S., & Abdenour, G. E. (1996). Neonatal fellowship. Neonatal pneumopericardium: successful treatment with nitrogen washout technique. Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association, 16(6), 490-493.