Friday March 20, 2009 (pediatric pearl)
Transporting infants on prostaglandin E1

Transporting infants on prostaglandin E1 infusion (PGE1) is used in the palliation of ductal-dependent congenital heart lesions and helps maintain the patency of the ductus arteriosus.

Prostaglandin E(1) adverse effects are noted in 38% of infants, including 18% with apnea. 14% of infants required intubation for prostaglandin E(1)-related adverse effects.


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To Intubate or Not to Intubate? Transporting Infants on Prostaglandin E1 - Pediatrics. 2009 Jan;123(1):e25-30