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Pneumothorax is usually diagnosed when signs of life-threatening tension pneumothorax develop. The case report describes novel data derived from miniature superficial sensors that continuously monitored the amplitude and symmetry of the chest wall tidal displacement (TDi) in a premature infant that suffered from pneumothorax. Off-line analysis of the TDi revealed slowly progressing asymmetric ventilation that could be detected 38 min before the diagnosis was made. The TDi provides novel and valuable information that can assist in early detection and decision making.
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Chest wall dynamics were measured by the equipment provided by Pneumedicare Ltd.
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DW, SK, AF, ICK and AL are involved in the development of a respiratory function monitor within a collaborative effort between the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology, Clalit Health Services and Pneumedicare Ltd. The remaining authors declare no conflict of interest.
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Waisman, D., Landesberg, A., Kohn, S. et al. Chest dynamics asymmetry facilitates earlier detection of pneumothorax. J Perinatol 36, 157–159 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/jp.2015.172
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/jp.2015.172