Pneumothorax in neonates: a level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit experience

• Main Authors: Íris Santos Silva (Author), Filipa Flôr- (Author), Gustavo Rocha (Author), Inês Alves (Author), Hercília Guimarães (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hygeia Press di Corridori Marinella, 2016-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Pneumothorax occurs more frequently in the neonatal period than in any other period of life and is associated with increased mortality and morbidity. Several risk factors for pneumothorax, including respiratory pathology, invasive and non-invasive respiratory support, and predictors of...