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Purpose : Pulmonary interstitial emphysema(PIE) is a common and serious complication
of mechanical ventilation in infants with hyaline membrane disease. This abnormal
collection of gases has two basic roentgenographic features; linear and cyst-like
radiolucencies. High positive inspiratory pressure was found to be the most significant parameter associated with development of fatal pulmonary interstitial emphysema. Without prompt conservative management such as lowering peak inspiratory... |