School of Medicine and Health Sciences Poster Presentations

Screening For Vocal Cord Paralysis in High Risk Premature Infants After Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Ligation

Document Type

Poster

Abstract Category

Quality Improvement

Keywords

Screening, PDA, Vocal Cord Paralysis, Comorbidities

Publication Date

Spring 5-1-2019

Abstract

Risk of vocal cord paralysis after Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a well-known complication of the surgery, particularly in high-risk premature infants. This study aimed to determine clinical compliance with postoperative screening for vocal cord paralysis and associated comorbidities in high risk infants after Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) ligation. Given that vocal cord paralysis is a known complication of PDA ligation, an understanding of the efficacy of current screening methodology is needed for improvement of care.

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Screening For Vocal Cord Paralysis in High Risk Premature Infants After Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) Ligation

Risk of vocal cord paralysis after Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) is a well-known complication of the surgery, particularly in high-risk premature infants. This study aimed to determine clinical compliance with postoperative screening for vocal cord paralysis and associated comorbidities in high risk infants after Patent Ductus Arteriosus (PDA) ligation. Given that vocal cord paralysis is a known complication of PDA ligation, an understanding of the efficacy of current screening methodology is needed for improvement of care.