Ultrasound guided percutaneous relief of tension pneumomediastinum in a 1-day-old newborn

Abstract

A 35-week gestational age baby with antenatal diagnosis of probable infantile polycystic kidney disease born via normal vaginal delivery required immediate intubation and ventilation in the delivery room. On admission, the baby’s blood pressure was normal (mean of 42 mm Hg) and pulse oximetry read 96% on 100% Fio2. An x ray showed …