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- Title
Noninvasive ventilation: An important option in the management of hemidiaphragm paralysis.
- Authors
Carlson, Christie S.; Brown, Sarah R.; Wilson, Matthew W.; Choi, Philip J.
- Abstract
Hemidiaphragm paralysis (HP) is a potential complication of cardiac surgery. While most patients are either asymptomatic or have mild symptoms, some are at risk of developing life‐threatening hypercapnia. We present a case of a patient who developed HP after tricuspid valve replacement. Diaphragm plication was deferred due to underlying comorbidities, but over time she developed severe hypercapnic respiratory failure requiring intensive care unit admission. Chronic noninvasive ventilation therapy (NIV) was initiated, which improved her symptoms and hypercapnia and prevented further hospitalizations. For patients with iatrogenic HP unable to undergo diaphragm plication, Pulmonology referral for initiation of NIV should be strongly considered.
- Publication
Journal of Cardiac Surgery, 2021, Vol 36, Issue 10, p3921
- ISSN
0886-0440
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/jocs.15824