Bubble continuous positive airway pressure in a human immunodeficiency virus-infected infant

McCollum, E.D.; Smith, A.; Golitko, C.L.

International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease the Official Journal of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease 15(4): 562-564

2011


ISSN/ISBN: 1027-3719
PMID: 21396221
DOI: 10.5588/ijtld.10.0583
Document Number: 223012
World Health Organization-classified very severe pneumonia due to Pneumocystis jirovecii infection is recognized as a life-threatening condition in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected infants. We recount the use of nasal bubble continuous positive airway pressure (BCPAP) in an HIV-infected African infant with very severe pneumonia and treatment failure due to suspected infection with P. jirovecii. We also examine the potential implications of BCPAP use in resource-poor settings with a high case index of acute respiratory failure due to HIV-related pneumonia, but limited access to mechanical ventilation.

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