Respiratory Depression Caused By Infantile Hypertrophic Pyloric Stenosis

Emily Jude, Tammy Ling, Britta S von Ungern-Sternberg, Ian Gollow, Gera Parshotam

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Abstract

Infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis (IHPS) results in electrolyte disturbances
due to persistent vomiting. Though the significance of hyperventilation in metabolic acidosis is established, debate continues regarding hypoventilation in
metabolic alkalosis. We present six cases of respiratory depression requiring ICU
admission in infants with hypochloremic, hypokalemic metabolic alkalosis due
to IHPS.
Original languageEnglish
JournalJournal of Pediatrics and Neonatal Care
Volume4
Issue number5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

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