Ventilación no invasiva en sindrome torácico agudo: Una nueva alternativa en pediatría

ABSTRACT

The acute chest syndrome is a complication of the sickle cell anemia that was define as the onset of chest pain, fever, cough, tachypnea, leukocytosis, and a new infiltrate on chest radiograph. It requires handling with intense hydration, transfusions of packed red blood cells or exchange transfusion, close monitoring, oxygen and ventilatory support either noninvasive or through conventional endotracheal tube. Noninvasive ventilation is a proven treatment option for the management of acute and chronic conditions in children, with fewer side effects than conventional ventilation. Four cases of acute chest syndrome patients who were manage with noninvasive ventilation by facemask on CPAP with pressure support were present. Noninvasive ventilation is an effective ventilation option therapy for the management of acute chest syndrome in children.