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Lower Cranial Nerves Paralysis Following Prone-Position Mechanical Ventilation
Jose M Trejo-Gabriel-Galan1, Maria Eugenia Perea-Rodriguez, Irene Aicua-Rapun
11Department of Neurology, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Islas Baleares, Burgos, Spain.2Department of ICU, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Islas Baleares, Burgos, Spain.
Critical Care Medicine
|April 20, 2017
Summary
Prone-position ventilation can rarely cause dysphagia, a difficulty swallowing. This case report highlights an infrequent complication of this critical care procedure.
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Respiratory Therapy
- Clinical Case Reports
Background:
- Prone-position ventilation is a key strategy for managing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).
- While beneficial, potential complications require careful monitoring and reporting.
- Understanding these complications aids in optimizing patient care and safety.
Observation:
- A case report detailing a patient experiencing dysphagia after receiving prone-position ventilation.
- Clinical information was extracted from the patient's medical record.
- The focus is on identifying and communicating a rare adverse event.
Findings:
- Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, was identified as a complication.
- This complication is noted to be very infrequent.
- The specific mechanism linking prone ventilation to dysphagia is explored.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of recognizing rare complications associated with prone-position ventilation.
- Informs clinicians about a potential, albeit rare, cause of post-ventilation dysphagia.
- Contributes to the literature on adverse events in critical care settings.