Mechanical ventilation for the non-critical care trained practitioner. Part 1
Journal of Mechanical Ventilation, 2020 There have been a recent shortage of both critical care physicians and respiratory therapists with training in mechanical ventilation that is accentuated by the recent COVID-19 crisis.
Ehab G. Daoud, Rebecca Shimabukuro
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Sustained inflation at birth did not alter lung injury from mechanical ventilation in surfactant-treated fetal lambs. [PDF]
, 2014 BackgroundSustained inflations (SI) are used with the initiation of ventilation at birth to rapidly recruit functional residual capacity and may decrease lung injury and the need for mechanical ventilation in preterm infants.
Hillman, Noah H +4 more
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Multicenter Validation of the Vasoactive-Ventilation-Renal Score as a Predictor of Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation After Neonatal Cardiac Surgery [PDF]
, 2018 Objectives: We sought to validate the Vasoactive-Ventilation-Renal score, a novel disease severity index, as a predictor of outcome in a multicenter cohort of neonates who underwent cardiac surgery. Design: Retrospective chart review.
Cashen, Katherine +7 more
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Successful Treatment of a Neonate with Idiopathic Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension with Inhaled Nitric Oxide via Nasal Cannula without Mechanical Ventilation. [PDF]
, 2012 We report a case study of a term neonate presenting with oxygen desaturation without respiratory distress or acidosis, despite receiving 100% oxygen through a nasal cannula.
Lakshminrusimha, Satyan +2 more
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Extracorporeal support for patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome. [PDF]
, 2014 Extracorporeal membrane oxygen (ECMO) has been used for many years in patients with life-threatening hypoxaemia and/or hypercarbia. While early trials demonstrated that it was associated with poor outcomes and extensive haemorrhage, the technique has ...
Finney, SJ
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F1000Research, 2014 Summary: In this case report we describe a rare case of bilateral diaphragmatic dysfunction due to Lyme disease. Case report: A 62-years-old male presented to the hospital because of flu-like symptoms.
Suhail Basunaid +5 more
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Respiratory Medicine Case Reports, 2022 When the ability to cough is impaired, secretion clearance may be assisted and augmented by Mechanical Insufflation-Exsufflation (MI-E) treatment. In patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, the efficacy of MI-E may be hampered by counterproductive ...
Tiina Andersen +5 more
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Factors affecting on the duration of Ventilation among Mechanically Ventilated Patients Zeinab Hussein Ali *, Taisser Zaiton, ** Ekram Mahmoud Shalash*** Professor of Adult Health Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Helwan University*, Professor of Critical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University**, Assistant Lecturer of Critical Care and Emergency Nursing, Faculty of Nursing Tanta University*** [PDF]
Helwan International Journal for Nursing Research and Practice, 2023 Mechanical ventilation is a therapeutic modality which is commonly used to support patients with life-threatening illnesses. Weaning from mechanical ventilation is an essential element in the care of mechanical ventilated patient.
Ekram Shalash
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Health and economic benefits of building ventilation interventions for reducing indoor PM2.5 exposure from both indoor and outdoor origins in urban Beijing, China [PDF]
, 2018 China is confronted with serious PM2.5 pollution, especially in the capital city of Beijing. Exposure to PM2.5 could lead to various negative health impacts including premature mortality. As people spend most of their time indoors, the indoor exposure to
Lin, Yaoyu +4 more
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Investigation of Ventilation Behaviors in Mechanically Ventilated Residential Buildings in China [PDF]
E3S Web of Conferences, 2019 Mechanical ventilation system provides a more reliable, controllable, and comfortable way of ventilation than natural ventilation through an opened window. However, the operation of mechanical ventilation system cost energy.
Qi Yue +5 more
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