Fabrication of a custom pediatric nasal mask for noninvasive ventilation using a maxillofacial elastomer: A straightforward technique

Fabrication of a custom pediatric nasal mask for noninvasive ventilation using a maxillofacial elastomer: A straightforward technique

The facial masks commercially available for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation therapy for children with clinical conditions of hypoventilation are limited by size and hardness. The present report describes a straightforward method of developing a nasal mask from a room-temperature vulcanizin...

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Published in:The Journal of prosthetic dentistry Vol. 121; no. 1; pp. 179 - 182
Main Authors: Lanza, Célia Regina Moreira, de Arruda, José Alcides Almeida, Soares, Aline Martins, de Oliveira Santos, Mariana, de Souza, Alessandra Figueiredo, Lanza, Lincon Dias, Moreno, Amália
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01-01-2019
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Dentistry
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Summary:The facial masks commercially available for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation therapy for children with clinical conditions of hypoventilation are limited by size and hardness. The present report describes a straightforward method of developing a nasal mask from a room-temperature vulcanizing silicone elastomer for daily contact with the nasal mucosa of babies during noninvasive positive pressure ventilation. The fabrication of the silicone mask with nasal tubes is based on maxillofacial prosthesis techniques, with retention with steel prongs and elastics.
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ISSN:0022-3913
1097-6841
DOI:10.1016/j.prosdent.2018.02.017