Search
Search Results
-
High-flow nasal cannula therapy with sequential noninvasive ventilation versus noninvasive ventilation alone as the initial ventilatory strategy in acute COPD exacerbations: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
BackgroundNoninvasive ventilation (NIV) is the recommended mode of ventilation used in acute respiratory failure secondary to an acute exacerbation...
-
Extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal for acute hypercapnic respiratory failure
In the past, the only treatment of acute exacerbations of obstructive diseases with hypercapnic respiratory failure refractory to medical treatment...
-
Rare cause of neonatal apnea from congenital central hypoventilation syndrome
BackgroundCongenital central hypoventilation syndrome (CCHS) is a rare condition caused by mutations in the Paired-Like Homeobox 2B (PHOX2B) gene. It...
-
Respiratory and metabolic acidosis correction with the ADVanced Organ Support system
BackgroundThe lung, the kidney, and the liver are major regulators of acid-base balance. Acidosis due to the dysfunction of one or more organs can...
-
Clinical practice of non-invasive ventilation for acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
BackgroundNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) is an evidence-based treatment for acute respiratory failure in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
-
Risk of Readmission and Mortality Following Hospitalization with Hypercapnic Respiratory Failure
PurposeHypercapnic respiratory failure (HRF) is a frequent cause of hospitalization and a common comorbidity in hospitalized patients. There are few...
-
High-flow nasal therapy versus noninvasive ventilation in COPD patients with mild-to-moderate hypercapnic acute respiratory failure: study protocol for a noninferiority randomized clinical trial
BackgroundNoninvasive ventilation (NIV) is indicated to treat respiratory acidosis due to exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease...
-
Effects of high-flow nasal cannula and non-invasive ventilation on inspiratory effort in hypercapnic patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a preliminary study
BackgroundNon-invasive ventilation (NIV) is preferred as the initial ventilatory support to treat acute hypercapnic respiratory failure in patients...
-
Clinical Profile and Outcome of Children Requiring Noninvasive Ventilation (NIV)
ObjectivesTo determine the clinical profile and outcome of children requiring noninvasive ventilation (NIV) in a PICU.
MethodsThis prospective...
-
Acute dyspnea in the emergency department: a clinical review
Acute dyspnea represents one of the most frequent symptoms leading to emergency room evaluation. Its significant prognostic value warrants a careful...
-
Relation between partial arterial carbon dioxide pressure and pH value and optic nerve sheath diameter: a prospective self-controlled non-randomized trial study
ObjectiveThis study aims to determine if there is a correlation between differences in optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) and changes in PaCO 2 and...
-
Mechanical power of ventilation and driving pressure: two undervalued parameters for pre extracorporeal membrane oxygenation ventilation and during daily management?
The current ARDS guidelines highly recommend lung protective ventilation which include plateau pressure ( P plat < 30 cm H 2 O), positive end expiratory...
-
Impact of corticosteroids on the duration of ventilatory support during severe acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in patients in the intensive care unit: a study protocol for a multicentre, randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind trial
BackgroundPatients who are admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) for severe acute exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)...
-
-
Acid base disorders in patients with COVID-19
PurposeAcid–base derangement has been poorly described in patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Considering the high prevalence of...
