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Spirometry in laryngotracheal stenosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
PurposeThis study aimed to assess the changes in spirometry parameters or indices after relieving laryngotracheal stenosis (LTS) in adult patients.
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BIS-guided sedation prevents the cough reaction of patients under general anaesthesia caused by extubation: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundThe multiple modes of SARS-CoV-2 transmission including airborne, droplet, contact and faecal–oral transmissions that cause coronavirus...
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Effects of changes in position, positive end-expiratory pressure and mean arterial pressure on renal, portal and hepatic Doppler ultrasound perfusion indices: a randomized crossover study in cardiac surgery patients
Point-of-care ultrasound perfusion indices can be used for detection of AKI and venous congestion. Patients in the postoperative- and intensive care...
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Physiological effects of high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy after extubation: a randomized crossover study
BackgroundProphylactic high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen therapy can decrease the risk of extubation failure. It is frequently used in the...
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Assessment of transmitral and left atrial appendage flow rate from cardiac 4D-CT
BackgroundCardiac time-resolved CT (4D-CT) acquisitions provide high quality anatomical images of the heart. However, some cardiac diseases require...
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Continuous estimation of respiratory system compliance and airway resistance during pressure-controlled ventilation without end-inspiration occlusion
BackgroundAssessing mechanical properties of the respiratory system (C st ) during mechanical ventilation necessitates an end-inspiration flow of...
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Flow-controlled ventilation decreases mechanical power in postoperative ICU patients
BackgroundMechanical power (MP) is the energy delivered by the ventilator to the respiratory system and combines factors related to the development...
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Area Under the Expiratory Flow–Volume Curve (AEX): Assessing Bronchodilator Responsiveness
BackgroundArea under expiratory flow–volume curve (AEX) is a useful spirometric tool in stratifying respiratory impairment. The AEX approximations...
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Carotid blood flow changes following a simulated end-inspiratory occlusion maneuver measured by ultrasound can predict hypotension after the induction of general anesthesia: an observational study
BackgroundThe primary purpose of this study was to investigate the predictive value of alterations in cervical artery hemodynamic parameters induced...
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High peak inspiratory pressure may be associated with intraoperative coughing during neurosurgery under general anesthesia without neuromuscular blockade: a retrospective study
BackgroundThe endotracheal cuff pressure depends on the airway pressure during positive-pressure ventilation. A high endotracheal cuff pressure may...
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Peak value of serum KL-6 may be useful for predicting poor prognosis of severe COVID-19 patients
BackgroundSerum Krebs von den Lungen 6 (KL-6), which reflects alveolar epithelial injury, was reported to be useful to predict the progression of...
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Is EIT-guided positive end-expiratory pressure titration for optimizing PEEP in ARDS the white elephant in the room? A systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis
Electrical Impedance Tomography (EIT) is a novel real-time lung imaging technology for personalized ventilation adjustments, indicating promising...
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Respiratory function and respiratory muscle strength in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis
PurposeIt was aimed to analyze the relationship of the respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength, magnitude of the curvature, angle of trunk...
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Positive end-expiratory pressure in COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome: the heterogeneous effects
BackgroundWe hypothesized that as CARDS may present different pathophysiological features than classic ARDS, the application of high levels of...
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Right ventricular energetic biomarkers from 4D Flow CMR are associated with exertional capacity in pulmonary arterial hypertension
BackgroundCardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) offers comprehensive right ventricular (RV) evaluation in pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH)....
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Effect of twice daily inhaled albuterol on cardiopulmonary exercise outcomes, dynamic hyperinflation, and symptoms in secondhand tobacco-exposed persons with preserved spirometry and air trap**: a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundIn tobacco-exposed persons with preserved spirometry (active smoking or secondhand smoke [SHS] exposure), air trap** can identify a...
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Analysis of preoperative and postoperative blood gas indices and airflow dynamics with tracheal stenosis undergoing tracheal reconstruction
Prolonged ventilation remains the most common cause of tracheal stenosis. Tracheal reconstruction is the gold standard treatment in these cases. The...
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Relationship between concavity of the flow-volume loop and small airway measures in smokers with normal spirometry
BackgroundThere is increasing evidence of small airway abnormalities in smokers despite normal spirometry. The concavity in the descending limb of...
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How can we identify subglottic stenosis in patients with suspected obstructive disease?
PurposeSubglottic stenosis, a rare condition of the upper airway, is frequently misdiagnosed as obstructive lung disease. The aim of this study was...
