Bench assessment of PC-CMVs modes in transport and emergency ventilators under ICU conditions. [PDF]
Although there has been an increase in bench test evaluation of mechanical ventilators in recent years, a publication gap remains in assessing Pressure Control Continuous Mandatory Ventilation Modes with a set point targeting scheme PC-CMVs.
Lino-Alvarado A+4 more
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Incidence and factors associated with agitation in patients on mechanical ventilators in Amhara Region, North-West Ethiopia: a multi-center study. [PDF]
Agitation is a common psychomotor disorder among critically ill patients on mechanical ventilators, posing significant risks to patients and adding strain to clinical services.
Asmare TB+3 more
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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. [PDF]
Background Shortages of mechanical ventilation have become a constant problem in Emergency Departments (EDs), thereby affecting the timely deployment of medical interventions that counteract the severe health complications experienced during respiratory ...
Ortiz-Barrios M+6 more
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Development of a prognostic scoring system in patients with pneumonia requiring ventilator care for more than 4 days: a single-center observational study [PDF]
Background The aim of the present study was to develop a prognostic model using demographic characteristics, comorbidities, and clinical variables measured on day 4 of mechanical ventilation (MV) for patients with prolonged acute mechanical ventilation ...
Yeseul Oh, Yewon Kang, Kwangha Lee
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Mechanical Ventilators circuit types
Clinicians might have opportunities to recognize different types of mechanical ventilators circuits and compare them in critical care situations. As a clinician it is important to know the features of those configurations and take them into consideration
Kimiyo Yamasaki
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ICUs worldwide are facing resource shortages including increased need for provision of invasive mechanical ventilation during the current coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Chintan Dave, MD+5 more
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Cascaded robust control of mechanical ventilator using fractional order sliding mode control
A mechanical ventilator is an important medical equipment that assists patients who have breathing difficulties. In recent times a huge percentage of COVID-19 infected patients suffered from respiratory system failure.
Nasim Ullah, Al-sharef Mohammad
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Home mechanical ventilation: back to basics [PDF]
Over recent decades, the use of home mechanical ventilation (HMV) has steadily increased worldwide, with varying prevalence in different countries.
Sunghoon Park, Eui-Sik Suh
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Priorities Towards Fair Allocation of Ventilators During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Delphi Study
BackgroundCOVID-19 pandemic has resulted in severe shortage in vital resources, including invasive mechanical ventilators. The current imbalance between demand and supply of mechanical ventilators has called for investigations on the fair allocation of ...
Seyyed-Hadi Ghamari+4 more
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Mechanical ventilators are safety-critical devices that help patients breathe, commonly found in hospital intensive care units (ICUs)-yet, the high costs and proprietary nature of commercial ventilators inhibit their use as an educational and research ...
Julienne LaChance+10 more
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