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Bubble continuous positive airway pressure in a human immunodeficiency virus-infected infant [Case study]

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: World Health Organization-classified very severe pneumonia due to Pneumocystis jirovecii infection is recognized as a life-threatening condition in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected infants. We recount the use of nasal bubble continuous positive airway pressure (BCPAP) in an HIV-infected African infant with very severe pneumonia and treatment failure due to suspected infection with P. jirovecii. We also examine the potential implications of BCPAP use in resource-poor settings with a high case index of acute respiratory failure due to HIV-related pneumonia, but limited access to mechanical ventilation.

Source: The International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease

DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.10.0583

Authors: E. D. McCollum, A. Smith, C. L. Golitko

Institutions: Kamuzu Central Hospital, University of Utah

Language: English

Topic: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

Funders: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, Fogarty International Center