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A Rare Complication of Central Venous Catheter Extravasation in a Preterm Neonate: Hemidiaphragmatic Paralysis

American Journal of Perinatology Reports, 2017
We report a case of a preterm neonate born at 26 weeks' of gestation diagnosed with unilateral diaphragmatic paralysis. This paralysis was a consequence of a phrenic nerve injury due to extravasation of hyperosmolar parenteral nutrition fluid in the ...
C. Hobson, D. Dubillot, H. Lardy, D. Sirinelli, E. Saliba, E. Lopez   +5 more
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Thyrotoxic periodic Paralysis With hypoxemia: A case report and a comprehensive review

Radiology Case Reports
Hyperthyroidism is linked to several muscle disorders, including thyrotoxic myopathy, myasthenia gravis, and periodic paralysis. Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare and potentially life-threatening neuromuscular condition that predominantly ...
Wei Song, Da Gu, Binbin Ji, Qiang Guo, Cong Liu   +4 more
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Recurrent aspiration pneumonia due to bilateral associated laryngeal paralysis after tooth extraction under general anesthesia: a case report

JA Clinical Reports, 2020
Background Associated laryngeal paralysis is a clinical condition merged with other cranial nerve disorders associated with vocal cord paralysis. It is a rare complication in patients after general anesthesia.
Kyotaro Koshika, Takashi Ouchi, Ryohei Serita, Toshiya Koitabashi   +3 more
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Neuromuscular blockade monitoring in pediatric patients [PDF]

Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
Neuromuscular blocking agents (NMBAs), a cornerstone of pediatric anesthesia, facilitate intubation and muscle relaxation during surgery. However, NMBAs can also lead to serious complications including respiratory depression, residual paralysis, and ...
Zehra Serpil Ustalar Ozgen
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Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis after urethral dilatation

Avicenna Journal of Medicine, 2020
Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is a rare and serious manifestation of thyrotoxicosis that causes flaccid paralysis. In severe cases, it can be life-threatening due to respiratory failure and cardiac arrhythmias.
Moayyad Alziadat, Mourad Ismail
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Renal tubular acidosis presenting as respiratory paralysis: Report of a case and review of literature

, 2010
Respiratory paralysis due to renal tubular acidosis (RTA) is rare. We report a 22-year-old lady who developed severe bulbar, respiratory and limb paralysis following respiratory infection.
Kumar, G., Nair, P. P., Kalita, J., Misra, U. K.   +3 more
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Phrenic nerve injury secondary to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in pregnancy: A case report

Clinical Case Reports, 2020
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is used to provide acute respiratory and/or hemodynamic support to patients with severe, refractory respiratory failure.
Cheryl Godcharles, Melody Safarzadeh, Emily A. Oliver, Amanda Roman, Huda B. Al‐Kouatly   +4 more
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Rocuronium-induced respiratory paralysis refractory to sugammadex in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. [PDF]

Can J Anaesth, 2022
Hiramatsu S, Moriwaki K, Moriwaki K, Nakao M, Tsutsumi YM.   +4 more
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Atrial Arrhythmia: A Rare Presentation of Thyrotoxic Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Indian Journal of Clinical Cardiology
Thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a rare but life-threatening complication of hyperthyroidism characterized by hyperthyroidism, hypokalemia, and transient episodes of acute proximal muscle weakness. Incidence of thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic
Rakesh Chowdary Kotaru, Suresh Kumar Paidi   +1 more
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Resolution of Right Hemidiaphragm Paralysis following Cervical Foraminotomies

Case Reports in Orthopedics, 2018
Introduction. Hemidiaphragm paralysis secondary to phrenic nerve palsy is a well-recognised medical condition. There are few case reports in the literature documenting resolution of hemidiaphragm paralysis following cervical spine surgery.
Neal Singleton, Matthew Bowman, David Bartle   +2 more
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