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We are in the era of Health 4.0 when novel technologies are providing tools capable of improving the quality and safety of the services provided. Our project involves the integration of different technologies ...
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Open AccessLong-term outcome of COVID-19 patients treated with helmet noninvasive ventilation vs. high-flow nasal oxygen: a randomized trial
Long-term outcomes of patients treated with helmet noninvasive ventilation (NIV) are unknown: safety concerns regarding the risk of patient self-inflicted lung injury and delayed intubation exist when NIV is a...
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Open AccessDiaphragm thickening fraction predicts noninvasive ventilation outcome: a preliminary physiological study
A correlation between unsuccessful noninvasive ventilation (NIV) and poor outcome has been suggested in de-novo Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) patients. Consequently, it is of paramount importance to identify...
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Open AccessRespiratory physiology of COVID-19-induced respiratory failure compared to ARDS of other etiologies
Whether respiratory physiology of COVID-19-induced respiratory failure is different from acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) of other etiologies is unclear. We conducted a single-center study to describ...
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Open AccessThe place of dexmedetomidine light sedation in patients with acute brain injury
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Open AccessRacemic ketamine in adult head injury patients: use in endotracheal suctioning
Endotracheal suctioning (ETS) is essential for patient care in an ICU but may represent a cause of cerebral secondary injury. Ketamine has been historically contraindicated for its use in head injury patients,...
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Online vs live methods for teaching difficult airway management to anesthesiology residents
To compare the effectiveness of traditional and online teaching methods for educating anesthesiology residents in the principles and practice of difficult airway management.
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A prospective, blinded evaluation of indexes proposed to predict weaning from mechanical ventilation
To conduct a blinded evaluation of the predictors of weaning from mechanical ventilation.
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Alfentanil does not increase resistance of the respiratory system in ASA I patients ventilated mechanically during general anesthesia
Several experimental and clinical studies have demonstrated a direct bronchoconstrictor effect of opioids on smooth bronchial musculature followingiv administration. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effe...
