[Complications of resuscitation and intensive therapy in infants (proceedings)]

Area of Science:

• Pediatrics
• Neonatology
• Medical Complications

Context:

• Infusion therapy is a common medical intervention in pediatric care.
• Complications such as thrombosis and thrombophlebitis are frequently observed.
• Neonates, especially premature infants, are particularly vulnerable to iatrogenic complications.

Purpose:

• To highlight the common complications associated with infusion therapy in children.
• To discuss the causes and consequences of umbilical and subclavian vein thrombophlebitis.
• To examine the risks of artificial pulmonary ventilation in premature newborns.

Summary:

• The most common infusion therapy complications in children are thrombosis and thrombophlebitis of the umbilical and subclavian veins.
• Umbilical vein thrombophlebitis, often from exogenous infection, can cause umbilical sepsis. Subclavian vein thrombophlebitis in nurslings frequently stems from endogenous infection.
• Infancy's immature physiology exacerbates tissue hyperhydration and cellular damage (liver, kidneys). Artificial pulmonary ventilation in premature infants risks lung injury (emphysema, pneumothorax) and may be ineffective due to lung immaturity.

Impact:

• Understanding these complications is crucial for preventing serious infant morbidity and mortality.
• This information aids clinicians in managing infusion therapy and mechanical ventilation in vulnerable pediatric populations.
• Highlights the need for careful monitoring and tailored interventions in neonatal intensive care units.