The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Table of Contents - 2006 - Volume 120, Issue 03  


Short Communications

Use of mask continuous positive airway pressure in a preterm infant presenting with bilateral cleft lip and palate

R M McMahon a1c1 , I Bagchi a2 , S Worsey a2 and B Kumararatne a1
a1 Neonatal Unit, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, West Midlands
a2 Neonatal Unit, Manor Hospital, Walsall, West Midlands, UK

Article author query
mcmahon rm   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
bagchi i   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
worsey s   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
kumararatne b   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 

Abstract

This report highlights innovative ways of overcoming difficulties in delivering effective continuous positive airway pressure in an extremely preterm baby with bilateral cleft lip and cleft palate.

(Accepted September 29 2006)


Key Words: Cleft Lip; Cleft Palate; CPAP Ventilation; Infant, Premature.

Correspondence:
c1 Address for correspondence: Mr Robin M McMahon, Advanced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, Neonatal Unit, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton WV10 0QP, UK. E-mail: robin.mcmahon@rwh-tr.nhs.uk

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