October 2024

Mechanical Ventilation

Stepwise Ventilator Waveform Assessment to Diagnose Pulmonary Pathophysiology

Electronically displayed ventilator waveforms provide a wealth of insight into the physiology of the respiratory system. Pressure and flow values can be independent variables that reflect control by the ventilator or dependent variables that demonstrate the respiratory system’s response to mechanical ventilation. Diagrams of time-based pressure and flow curves may reveal underlying pathophysiology beyond more […]

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Circulatory

Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation versus conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation in adults with cardiac arrest: a comparative meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

Summary   Background Although outcomes of patients after cardiac arrest remain poor, studies have suggested that extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) might improve survival and neurological outcomes. We aimed to investigate any potential benefits of using ECPR over conventional cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CCPR) in patients with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) and in-hospital cardiac arrest (IHCA).   Methods

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Circulatory

HeartMate III Autonomy Assistant in a Hemiplegic Left Ventricular Assist Device Patient: A Case Report

Abstract Terminal heart failure presents challenges, requiring cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support. Limited donor organ availability has made mechanical support crucial. Advances in centrifugal-flow systems, compared to axial-flow, have improved patient outcomes by reducing adverse events. Rehabilitation is vital for patient independence postimplantation. We developed a tool to aid hemiplegic patients in managing power

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