A Case of Plastic Bronchitis Associated Influenza A Pneumonia Requiring ECMO Assistance
Pediatric Infection & Vaccine
; : 101-106, 2018.
Article
in English
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-741854
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ABSTRACT
A 6-year-old boy with underlying hemolytic anemia of unknown etiology, atopic dermatitis, and recurrent urticaria visited our hospital because of acute respiratory failure induced by influenza A. Despite mechanical ventilation after endotracheal intubation along with inhalation of nitric oxide, respiratory acidosis and hypoxemia persisted. Veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) insertion was performed to provide respiratory support. After performing flexible bronchoscopy, we found that thick mucus plugs were obstructing the right bronchus intermedius and the upper lobe orifice. After bronchial washing and removal of the plugs, we were able to wean the patient off VV ECMO and transfer him to the general ward. He was discharged without any neurologic or pulmonary sequelae.
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Database:
WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Influenza A virus
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Plastics
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Pneumonia
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Respiration, Artificial
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Respiratory Insufficiency
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Urticaria
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Acidosis, Respiratory
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Patients' Rooms
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Bronchi
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Bronchitis
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Pediatric Infection & Vaccine
Year:
2018
Document type:
Article