Recent innovations in mechanical ventilator support

Autor: Manu Chopra, Vasu Vardhan, Deepak Chopra
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2014
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Zdroj: The Journal of Association of Chest Physicians, Vol 2, Iss 2, Pp 57-62 (2014)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2320-8775
2320-9089
DOI: 10.4103/2320-8775.135108
Popis: Mechanical ventilation as a means to provide basic lifesaving ventilatory support has grown leaps and bounds in the recent years. The basic modes of ventilation have seen a sea change and in addition other innovative techniques have been developed to prevent lung injury, ease of weaning and improve patient comfort. These modes and techniques though easily available are not adequately utilized for benefits of patient usually due to lack of knowledge about them. This article reviews some of these newer modes and innovations in mechanical ventilatory support.
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