background: delayed or missed diagnosis of critical and cyanotic congenital heart disease (chd) in asymptomatic newborns may result in significant morbidity and mortality. the aim of this study was to determine the accuracy of pulse oximetry screening  performed on the first day of life for the early detection of critical and cyanotic chd in apparently normal newborns. methods: this cross-secti...

Post-tracheostomy lesions are becoming more commonplace and surgical techniques for definitive repair of these abnormalities are being developed. These lesions, in general, occur at two sites. the proximal lesions at the tracheostomy incision and the distal lesions 15 to 2-5 cm inferior in the area of the tracheostomy balloon cuff. Granuloma formation, stenosis, tracheomalacia, and perforation ...

Although endotracheal intubation is commonly performed in the hospital setting, it is not without risk. In this article, we review the impact of endotracheal intubation on airway injury by describing the acute and long-term sequelae of each of the most commonly injured anatomic sites along the respiratory tract, including the nasal cavity, oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, and trachea. Injuries ...

<p>Hemangiomas of the airway are benign vascular lesions that can involve any site from nares to tracheobronchial tree. It is most common head and neck tumors in infants. Most these seen subglottic area The presence supraglottic hemangioma rarely described. This may be due less likely chance symptoms tendency infantile hemangiomas involute without therapy over time. Also, occurrence as a ...

Tracheobronchial stenting is carried out to relieve airway obstruction caused by a variety of lesions such as tumors, strictures, tracheomalacia and bronchomalacia, which may not be suitable for resection and reconstruction. Historically, airway stenting was first attempted in the early 19th century, and since then, tracheostomy tubes and Montgomery tracheal T-tubes have been extensively used t...

Tracheotomy is a common procedure in intensive care units, and nurses must provide proper care to tracheostomy patients to prevent complications. One of the most important considerations is effective mobilization of secretions, and a suction catheter is the most important tool for that purpose. Each bedside should be equipped with a functional suctioning system, an oxygen source, a manual resus...