Chest high-frequency oscillatory treatment for severe atelectasis in a patient with toxic epidermal necrolysis

J Burn Care Res. 2013 Mar-Apr;34(2):e112-5. doi: 10.1097/BCR.0b013e318257d83e.

Abstract

Atelectasis is a significant risk factor for the development of pneumonia, especially in pediatric populations more prone to alveolar collapse or those who may have weakened muscular tone. The Metaneb system is a pneumatic, noninvasive physiotherapy technique that delivers chest high-frequency oscillations. Chest high-frequency oscillations have been shown to enhance mucociliary clearance of secretions and help resolve patchy atelectasis. This report describes the case of a 17-year-old female patient who developed significant left-sided atelectasis after extubation and was effectively managed with complete resolution of her atelectasis with the Metaneb system, obviating the need for reintubation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects
  • Female
  • High-Frequency Ventilation*
  • Humans
  • Phenytoin / adverse effects
  • Pulmonary Atelectasis / etiology*
  • Pulmonary Atelectasis / therapy*
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / complications*
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / etiology*
  • Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / therapy*

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants
  • Phenytoin