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[Indications for use of artificial ventilation and its complications in pediatric surgery]

M Cvejanov1, L Pejakov, V Peković

  • 1Klinika za decju hirurgiju, Novi Sad.

Medicinski Pregled
|January 1, 1990
PubMed

Insights

Artificial respiration is crucial for pediatric surgical patients, especially neonates, due to their unique physiological needs. This study analyzed its application and complications in 82 children over five years.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Surgery
  • Respiratory Physiology
  • Anesthesiology

Context:

  • Pediatric surgical patients exhibit unique respiratory characteristics influenced by age, preoperative status, and surgical/anesthetic factors.
  • The neonatal period presents heightened risks due to immature vital functions, high metabolism, and increased oxygen demand.
  • Surgical stress and anesthesia can significantly compromise respiratory function in young patients.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the indications for artificial respiration in pediatric surgical patients.
  • To review the methods, parameters, and complications of artificial respiration use.
  • To examine a five-year data set from the Clinic for Child Surgery in Novi Sad.

Summary:

  • Artificial respiration was administered to 82 pediatric surgical patients.
  • Newborns operated for ileus (46.34%) and larger children with polytrauma (43.90%) were the primary recipients.
  • Complications, particularly in neonates, included pneumonia, atelectasis, ductus arteriosus reopening, lung bleeding, and pneumothorax.

Impact:

  • Highlights the critical role of artificial respiration in managing pediatric surgical patients.
  • Identifies specific patient groups and conditions requiring mechanical ventilation.
  • Provides insights into common complications, aiding in risk mitigation and improved patient outcomes.

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