Impact of extensive negative pressure wound therapy on neonatal respiration: A case report

Abstract An extensive topical negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) from the abdominal to chest walls in neonates may decrease the compliance of the chest wall. Therefore, it is important to monitor respiratory function carefully during the procedure.

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Main Authors: Ichiro Osawa, Norihiko Tsuboi, Nobuyuki Nosaka, Nao Nishimura, Satoshi Nakagawa
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Wiley 2021
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Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/aa30d643e81948ec914d3a0d7c7726d0
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Summary:Abstract An extensive topical negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) from the abdominal to chest walls in neonates may decrease the compliance of the chest wall. Therefore, it is important to monitor respiratory function carefully during the procedure.