Bilateral diaphragm paralysis after cardiac surgery

Authors
Minambres, E Garcia, AG Borregan, JCR Eizaguirre, XA Morlote, JG Garagarza, JMSJ
Citation
E. Minambres et al., Bilateral diaphragm paralysis after cardiac surgery, ARCH BRONCO, 37(10), 2001, pp. 454-456
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ARCHIVOS DE BRONCONEUMOLOGIA
ISSN journal
03002896 → ACNP
Volume
37
Issue
10
Year of publication
2001
Pages
454 - 456
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-2896(200111)37:10<454:BDPACS>2.0.ZU;2-6
Abstract
We report two cardiac surgery patients on whom local hypothermia with slush ed ice for myocardial protection was used. Bilateral diaphragm paralysis wi th respiratory failure occurred. In both cases, neurophysiologic studies hi ve been used for the diagnosis. Prolonged ventilatory support was required for several weeks and they were totally recovered after months.