Episodes of hypo- and hypercapnia in a cohort of mechanically ventilated VLBW infants: the role of adequate staffing.

In preterm neonates, the use of invasive ventilation may be mandatory because of respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). In this short communication, we demonstrate that invasive ventilation in this susceptible cohort may be associated with episodes of both hypo- and hypercapnia, and that inadequate ventilatory support is associated with the occurrence rate of bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD; p < 0.05).

[Chronic bilateral orbital tumors in IgG4-related disease].

Background: The IgG4-related disease describes a new multisystem disorder, which can also be manifested in the orbit. This syndrome is characterized by a multifocal chronic fibroinflammation with high levels of plasma cells expressing IgG4.

Case Report: This article reports the case of a patient with advanced bilateral tumors of the upper eyelid and orbit.