Archives françaises de pédiatrie
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The authors report 2 cases of spontaneous pneumomediastinum observed in 2 male children aged 11 and 9 years respectively, during a bout of diabetic ketoacidosis. This association is probably not uncommon. The course of the pneumomediastinum is usually rapidly favorable. Its pathogenesis is discussed.
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A 6 years experience of the use of a CPAP nasal cannula is reported. In children over 1,500 g and Silverman's index less than or equal to 6, the indications for this technique were neonatal idiopathic respiratory distress (excluding stage 4), transitory respiratory distress, cesarean lungs and amniotic inhalation of clear fluid after aspiration and physiotherapy. ⋯ The innocuousness of the method makes it a routine technique in all cases at the onset of respiratory distress, reducing the need for intubations. It was found to be an efficient complement for the relay after mechanical ventilation.