An Adverse Reaction in the Pediatric Sleep Laboratory

Can Respir J. 2016:2016:9712579. doi: 10.1155/2016/9712579. Epub 2016 Mar 29.

Abstract

We present a case of a 15-month-old boy with Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (NIPBL gene mutation). On a PSG, central sleep apnea (central apnea-hypopnea index of 19/hour) and nocturnal hypoventilation (transcutaneous CO2 > 50 mmHg for 53% of the night) were found. A positive pressure initiation study was aborted because the patient developed a serious adverse reaction. The differential diagnosis included a skin fragility condition versus an allergic contact dermatitis to the interface; this could be from the povidone-iodine solution used to clean the NiPPV interface or from the plastic of the interface itself. A skin biopsy was performed which was normal. The reaction was likely secondary to an allergic contact dermatitis from the povidone-iodine solution used to clean the NiPPV interface. The patient is currently tolerating NiPPV.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local / adverse effects*
  • Dermatitis, Allergic Contact / etiology*
  • Facial Dermatoses / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Masks*
  • Polysomnography
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration / instrumentation
  • Povidone-Iodine / adverse effects*
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Sleep Apnea, Central / therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Infective Agents, Local
  • Povidone-Iodine