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Individualised flow-controlled ventilation reduces applied mechanical power and improves ventilation efficiency in a porcine intra-abdominal hypertension model
BackgroundAim of this study was to evaluate feasibility and effects of individualised flow-controlled ventilation (FCV), based on compliance guided...
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Comparison of preoxygenation efficiency measured by the oxygen reserve index between high-flow nasal oxygenation and facemask ventilation: a randomised controlled trial
BackgroundHigh-flow nasal oxygenation and the oxygen reserve index (ORI), which is a non-invasive and innovative modality that reflects the arterial...
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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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Optimized ventilation power to avoid VILI
The effort to minimize VILI risk must be multi-pronged. The need to adequately ventilate, a key determinant of hazardous power, is reduced by...
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Dead space ventilation-related indices: bedside tools to evaluate the ventilation and perfusion relationship in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
Cumulative evidence has demonstrated that the ventilatory ratio closely correlates with mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and...
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Oxygenation and ventilation during prolonged experimental cardiopulmonary resuscitation with either continuous or 30:2 compression-to-ventilation ratios together with 10 cmH20 positive end-expiratory pressure
BackgroundIn refractory out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, the patient is commonly transported to hospital with mechanical continuous chest compressions...
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The diaphragmatic electrical activity during spontaneous breathing trial in patients with mechanical ventilation: physiological description and potential clinical utility
BackgroundsIncreased respiratory drive has been demonstrated to correlate with weaning failure, which could be quantified by electrical activity of...
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Cooking methods and kitchen ventilation availability, usage, perceived performance and potential in Canadian homes
BackgroundCooking is a substantial contributor to air pollutant exposures in many residences. Effective use of kitchen ventilation can mitigate...
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Factors associated with long-term mechanical ventilation in patients undergoing cardiovascular surgery
BackgroundOne of the main therapy for coronary artery disease is surgery. Prolonged mechanical ventilation in patients with cardiac surgery is...
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Development of personalized non-invasive ventilation masks for critically ill children: a bench study
BackgroundObtaining a properly fitting non-invasive ventilation (NIV) mask to treat acute respiratory failure is a major challenge, especially in...
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Impact of pressure-targeted modes of ventilation on diaphragmatic function as assessed using ultrasonography in critically ill patients with cerebral insult: a randomized clinical trial
BackgroundMechanical ventilation causes diaphragmatic atrophy and reduces diaphragmatic efficiency. Patients with diaphragmatic dysfunction have...
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Dexmedetomidine improves the outcomes for pediatric severe sepsis with mechanical ventilation
BackgroundThe sedative dexmedetomidine has been shown to reduce mortality in adult patients with severe sepsis, but it is not known whether children...
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Effects of mechanical ventilation on the interstitial extracellular matrix in healthy lungs and lungs affected by acute respiratory distress syndrome: a narrative review
BackgroundMechanical ventilation, a lifesaving intervention in critical care, can lead to damage in the extracellular matrix (ECM), triggering...
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Expiratory high-frequency percussive ventilation: a novel concept for improving gas exchange
BackgroundAlthough high-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) improves gas exchange, concerns remain about tissue overdistension caused by the...
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An AI-based multiphase framework for improving the mechanical ventilation availability in emergency departments during respiratory disease seasons: a case study
BackgroundShortages of mechanical ventilation have become a constant problem in Emergency Departments (EDs), thereby affecting the timely deployment...
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Comparison of neurally adjusted ventilatory assist and synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation in preterm infants after patent ductus arteriosus ligation: a retrospective study
ObjectiveThis study aimed to compare the efficacy of neurally adjusted ventilatory assist (NAVA) to synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation...
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Effect of flow-optimized pressure control ventilation-volume guaranteed (PCV-VG) on postoperative pulmonary complications: a consort study
BackgroundPostoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after one-lung ventilation (OLV) significantly impact patient prognosis and quality of life.
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Pre-intubation ventilation device for bearded patients: prospective, randomized, crossover trial in anesthetized patients
Having a beard is an independent predictor of difficult ventilation by face mask. This study evaluates the efficacy of a novel intra-oral...
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Comparative study of a modified double-lumen tube ventilation control connector and traditional connector in clinical use: a randomised-controlled trial
BackgroundA Y-shaped rotatable connector (YRC) for double-lumen tubes (DLT) is invented and compared with the traditional connector (Y-shaped...
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Sleep cycle in children with severe acute bronchopneumonia during mechanical ventilation at different depths of sedation
BackgroundTo investigate the characteristics of sleep cycle in children with severe acute bronchopneumonia treated with invasive mechanical...
