The objective of this study is to compare the effects of back-up ventilation rates (BURs) on triggered inflations and patient cardiorespiratory stability during assist-control/volume guarantee ...
A total of 12 infants were randomized to receive AC+VG, followed by SIMV+VG, or the opposite sequence for four alternating 2-hour periods. SIMV+VG is associated with higher work of breathing indicated ...
The chief reason that patients are admitted to an intensive care unit is to receive ventilatory support. In this article, I update the basic principles of mechanical ventilation, which I reviewed in ...