Postural management of airway obstruction secondary to Pierre Robin Sequence.
- Author:
Chun Yiing WONG
;
Suzina Shiekh AB HAMID
;
Hazama MOHAMAD
;
Irfan MOHAMAD
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pierre Robin Sequence, respiratory distress syndrome, supine position
- From:Brunei International Medical Journal
2011;7(4):225-228
- CountryBrunei Darussalam
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Pierre Robin Sequence commonly presents with upper airway obstruction secondary to craniofacial anomalies and can be managed with several treatment modalities. In mild cases, non-invasive postural management is a good treatment option. Prone position has been established as the posture of choice to reduce potential upper airway obstruction. We report a case of Pierre Robin Sequence with airway obstruction that did not respond to prone position but responded to supine position with slight tilting of the head.
