Etiquetas Archivo: Mechanical ventilation

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How we use ultrasound in the management of weaning from mechanical ventilation

Abstract Difficult weaning from invasive mechanical ventilation is associated with adverse clinical outcome and increased use of limited health care resources. Difficult weaning, characterized by failure of multiple spontaneous breathing..

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“Awake” Cannulation of Patients for Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygen: An Analysis of the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization Registry

Abstract IMPORTANCE:  “Awake” cannulation for venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), where patients remain spontaneously breathing without invasive mechanical ventilation during the cannulation procedure, may reduce lung injury from positive pressure..

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Association Between Tidal Volume in Invasive Mechanical Ventilation and Mortality in Children With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation

Abstract Mechanical ventilation (MV) strategies in children on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) have not been studied much and the ventilatory parameters to avoid greater lung damage are still unclear. Our..

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Innovations in protective mechanical ventilation for acute respiratory distress syndrome management

Introduction Managing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) poses significant challenges due to its heterogeneous nature. As of 2024, the updated global definition of ARDS now includes patients receiving noninvasive ventilation..

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Mechanical Ventilation During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: Getting the Oxygenation Right

Abstract We read with great interest Pavlov’s letter to the editor on oxygenation targets and optimization of mechanical ventilation (MV) during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Adding FiO2 titration strategy would have been..

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Pressure Support Ventilation During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Support in Patients With Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Abstract In the initial phases of veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) support for severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), ultraprotective controlled mechanical ventilation (CMV) is typically employed to limit..

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Comparison of Weaning Strategies in Patients Receiving Venovenous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: An Exploratory Retrospective Study

Abstract Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) facilitates the reduction of mechanical ventilation (MV) support in acute respiratory failure. Contrary to increasing evidence regarding its initiation, the optimal timing of..

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Echocardiogram by apical‑subcostal protocol in prone position during invasive mechanical ventilation in cardiovascular intensive care unit

Abstract Aims To evaluate the feasibility of a transthoracic echocardiogram using an apical‑subcostal protocol in invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and prone position. Methods Prospective study of adults who required a..

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Tailoring the Best Positive End-Expiratory Pressure Through Invasive Right Ventricular Pressure-Volume Loops in a Patient Supported by Veno-Arterial Extracorporeal Membrane…

Abstract Patients undergoing veno-arterial extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VA-ECMO) typically suffer from cardiogenic pulmonary edema and lung atelectasis, which can exacerbate right ventricular (RV) dysfunction through an increase in lung elastance..

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Mechanical ventilation during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation support – New trends and continuing challenges

Abstract Background The impact of mechanical ventilation on the survival of patients supported with veno-venous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (V-V ECMO) due to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains still..

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Mechanical ventilation settings during weaning from venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation

Abstract Objectives: To describe clinical characteristics, mechanical ventilation strategies, and outcomes in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) during weaning from venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO). Design: Retrospective, multicenter cohort..

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Physiologic Effects of ECMO in Patients with Severe Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Abstract Rationale: Blood flow rate affects mixed venous oxygenation (SvO2) during venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), with possible effects on the pulmonary circulation and the right heart function. Objectives: We..

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Mechanical Ventilation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Con: Mechanical Ventilation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass Abstract The ventilatory strategy to adopt during cardiopulmonary bypass is still being debated. The rationale for using continuous positive airway pressure or mechanical ventilation..

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Effect of Mechanical Ventilation Mode Type on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications After Cardiac Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Abstract Objectives It is unknown whether there is a difference in pulmonary outcome in different intraoperative ventilation modes for cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). The aim of this trial..

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Preoperative respiratory muscle training reduces the risk of pulmonary complications and the length of hospital stay after cardiac surgery: a…

Abstract Questions What is the effect of preoperative  training (RMT) on the incidence of postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) after ? What is the effect of RMT on the duration of , postoperative length..

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Mechanical Ventilation During Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation—Getting the Oxygenation Right

Abstract I read with keen interest the article by van Minnen et al. on contemporary mechanical ventilation strategies during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). The article specifies details on ventilation practices employed in..

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A human cadaveric model for venous air embolism tool development

Abstract Purpose A human cadaveric model combining standard lung protective mechanical ventilation and modified cardiac bypass techniques was developed to allow investigation into automated modes of detection of venous air..

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Flow-controlled versus pressure-controlled ventilation in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass – A single-center, prospective, randomized, controlled trial

Abstract Study objective Multifactorial comparison of flow-controlled ventilation (FCV) to standard of pressure-controlled ventilation (PCV) in terms of oxygenation in cardiac surgery patients after chest closure. Design Prospective, non-blinded, randomized,..

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Influenza Season and Outcome After Elective Cardiac Surgery: An Observational Cohort Study

Abstract Background An asymptomatic  during cardiac surgery could lead to pulmonary complications and increased mortality. For , testing for  before surgery or vaccination could reduce the number of these pulmonary complications. The aim..

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Mechanical Ventilation during ECMO: Best Practices

Abstract Adults and children who require extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for respiratory failure remain at risk for ongoing lung injury if ventilator management is not optimized. This review serves as a..

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Association between pediatric intensive care mortality and mechanical ventilation settings during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome

Abstract The main objective of this study was to describe the current mechanical ventilation (MV) settings during extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) for pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome (P-ARDS) in six..

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Physiology-guided management of hemodynamics in acute respiratory distress syndrome

Abstract Skillfully implemented mechanical ventilation (MV) may prove of immense benefit in restoring physiologic homeostasis. However, since hemodynamic instability is a primary factor influencing mortality in acute respiratory distress syndrome..

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Setting and Monitoring of Mechanical Ventilation During Venovenous ECMO

Introduction In patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome(ARDS), mechanical ventilation can cause ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) through multiple mecha-nisms, including volutrauma, barotrauma, atelectrauma,myotrauma, and biotrauma [1]. In the most..

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Optimal positive end-expiratory pressure reduces right ventricular dysfunction in COVID-19 patients on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation: A retrospective single-center study

Abstract While mechanical ventilation practices on venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VV ECMO) are variable, most institutions utilize a lung rest strategy utilizing relatively low positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). The effect..

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Role of nebulized heparin in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients

Abstract Background  Mechanical ventilation is a technique for supporting or substituting respiration. Fibrin deposition in the pulmonary microcirculation and alveolar sacs (hyaline membrane generation) is a major inflammatory route of..

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Liberation from Mechanical Ventilation Before Decannulation from Venovenous Extracorporeal Life Support in Severe COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Abstract The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has been associated with the significant use of venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (VVECMO) globally. Identifying strategies to optimize care is essential to improving..

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Awake extracorporeal life support and physiotherapy in adult patients: A systematic review of the literature

Abstract Objective The Awake Extracorporeal Life Support (ECLS) practice combined with physiotherapy is increasing. However, available evidence for this approach is limited, with unclear indications on timing, management, and protocols...

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Mechanical Ventilation during ECMO: Lessons from Clinical Trials and Future Prospects

Abstract Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) accounts for 10% of ICU admissions and affects 3 million patients each year. Despite decades of research, it is still associated with one of..

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Venovenous extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in patients with acute covid-19 associated respiratory failure: comparative effectiveness study

Abstract Objective To estimate the effect of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) compared with conventional mechanical ventilation on outcomes of patients with covid-19 associated respiratory failure. Design Observational study. Setting 30 countries across five..

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Association of Ventilator Settings with Mortality in Pediatric Patients Treated with Extracorporeal Life Support for Respiratory Failure

Abstract Extracorporeal life support (ECLS) is a treatment for acute respiratory failure that can provide extracorporeal gas exchange, allowing lung rest. However, while most patients remain mechanically ventilated during ECLS,..

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