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 ...

In my opinion, these results were spectacular. Of course, the APRV for ARDS debate isn't over. This was a small, single-center, unblinded study. It's hard to believe the dramatic increase in ...

I've always thought the debate between airway pressure-release ventilation (APRV) and more conventional modes (mainly variations of assist-control) was focused on 2 questions. First, are you more ...

The protocol was approved by the Research Ethics Board of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Canada. Written informed consent was obtained from a parent or guardian. Infants were eligible for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Liberation time and mortality in the proportional-assist ventilation group did not differ from the ...

A literature search was carried out for this briefing in accordance with the interim process and methods statement. This briefing includes the most relevant or best available published evidence ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Severe respiratory infections, like pneumonia, the flu, or the coronavirus, can lead to trouble breathing, resulting in a drop in oxygen levels ...

The focus of this briefing is the Servo‑n pneumatic life-support system with Neurally Adjusted Ventilatory Assist (NAVA) technology (Getinge Group). It is for babies and children who need ventilator ...