Anushka P. Bhagwat, H. V. Sharath, Nikita H. Seth, Saurabh N. Puri
Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education and Research.
India
Cureus
Cureus 2024; 16:
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.54016
Abstract
Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN) is a condition that can be fatal, marked by increased pulmonary vascular resistance that causes blood to shunt from the right to the left. Six infants that present with PPHN due to labile hypoxemia and related cyanosis are examined in this case series. Clinical manifestations, such as premature deliveries, maternal problems, and different reactions to early therapies, are revealed by perinatal and postnatal histories. The newborns’ respiratory distress prompted the use of oxygen supplementation and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), but intubation was required due to continued hypoxemia. The series aims to establish a way for further study in this crucial area while offering insightful contributions to the clinical subtleties of PPHN and illustrating the importance of specific therapeutic approaches.
Category
Class I. Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn
Age Focus: Pediatric Pulmonary Vascular Disease
Fresh or Filed Publication: Fresh (PHresh). Less than 1-2 years since publication
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