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Pulmonary Haemorrhage
A pulmonary haemorrhage
happens when bleeding occurs in the lung tissue and this blood
then passes up the ET tube. It most commonly occurs on day
2-4 of life. Symptoms can vary from blood tinged tracheal
secretions to extensive bleeding. When severe its can result
in a major deterioration in the baby’s respiratory and
general clinical condition, therefore the baby will become
extremely unwell.
Predisposing factors
Treatment
- Mechanical ventilation employing
extra PEEP (Positive End Expiratory Pressure)
- Transfusion of fresh blood
- High frequency oscillation.
- Surfactant
Replacement Therapy
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