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The diaphragm is especially important in sustaining minute ventilation in the neonate. Consequently,
diaphragmatic paralysis is not tolerated well by the neonate and often results in prolonged respiratory
failure. We experienced a case of unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis with the brachial plexus palsy
in a male newborn infant who presented with apnea and cyanosis due to birth asphyxia. After
endotracheal intubation, mechanical ventilaton was started.... |
