Mechanical ventilation for the non-critical care trained practitioner. Part 1
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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Indoor air quality in California homes with code-required mechanical ventilation. [PDF]
Data were collected in 70 detached houses built in 2011-2017 in compliance with the mechanical ventilation requirements of California's building energy efficiency standards.
Chan, Wanyu R+4 more
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Investigation of Ventilation Behaviors in Mechanically Ventilated Residential Buildings in China [PDF]
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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Experimental study on indoor environment quality in a naturally ventilated classroom of a university using natural ventilation and ventilation fan [PDF]
Strengthening indoor ventilation is an important measure to improve air quality. In transitional season between spring and summer, a university classroom in Jinan city was selected as the research object.
Zong Jie+5 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]
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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The Survival Outcomes of Patients Requiring Prolonged Mechanical Ventilation
Background and objectives: Patients who require prolonged mechanical ventilation typically experience poor long-term survival outcomes. However, there have been few studies conducted to investigate the five-year survival rate of these patients.
Chienhsiu Huang
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Mechanical ventilation of mice [PDF]
Due to growing interest in murine functional genomics research, there is an increasing need for physiological stable in vivo murine models. Of special importance is support and control of ventilation by artificial respiration, which is difficult to execute as a consequence of the small size of the animal and the technically demanding breathing pattern.
Schwarte, L. A.+2 more
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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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Choosing a ventilator for home mechanical ventilation [PDF]
Educational aimsTo discuss the basic principles of ventilator functionTo help the reader to recognise the different features of a home care ventilatorTo outline the advantages and drawbacks of the different home care ventilatorsTo provide some recommendations to facilitate the clinical management of patients on home care ventilatorSummaryMechanical ...
Gregoretti C.+4 more
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Home mechanical ventilation: the Dutch approach
In the Netherlands we have an unique organisation of only 4 centres being responsible for all patients who need Home Mechanical ventilation(HMV). Nationwide criteria for referral and initiation of HMV are stated in our national guideline and recently a ...
R.J.M. van den Biggelaar+5 more
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