Numerical modeling and development of a dual lung simulator using partitioned fluid–structure interaction approach for ventilator testing
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DOI: 10.1002/cnm.3607
Abstract: New designs of mechanical ventilators require extensive testing before utilizing the ventilator on a patient. Test lungs are commonly used to understand the behavior of new designs of ventilators and the lung mechanics. The current… read more here.
Keywords: structure interaction; fluid structure; partitioned fluid; test ... See more keywords
Transition from intensive care unit to a portable ventilator in children with severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia
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DOI: 10.1002/ppul.26274
Abstract: As the population of ventilator‐dependent children (VDC) with tracheostomies due to underlying severe bronchopulmonary dysplasia grows, there is an increasing need to shift the care of these children from hospital to home. Transitioning the ventilator‐dependent… read more here.
Keywords: severe bronchopulmonary; care; home; bronchopulmonary dysplasia ... See more keywords
Individualized mechanical ventilation in a shared ventilator setting: limits, safety and technical details.
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DOI: 10.1007/s10877-020-00596-7
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an increased need for ventilators. The potential to ventilate more than one patient with a single ventilator, a so-called split ventilator setup, provides an emergency solution. Our hypothesis is… read more here.
Keywords: ventilation; safety; ventilator; fio2 ... See more keywords
Knockout of GGPPS1 restrains rab37-mediated autophagy in response to ventilator-induced lung injury
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DOI: 10.1007/s13577-022-00692-7
Abstract: Mechanical ventilation may cause ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) in patients requiring ventilator support. Inhibition of autophagy is an important approach to ameliorate VILI as it always enhances lung injury after exposure to various stress agents.… read more here.
Keywords: ventilator; ggpps1; ggpps1 knockout; lung injury ... See more keywords
Inhaled Antimicrobials for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia: Practical Aspects
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DOI: 10.1007/s40265-017-0787-0
Abstract: Positive experience with inhaled antibiotics in pulmonary infections of patients with cystic fibrosis has paved the way for their utilization in mechanically ventilated, critically ill patients with lower respiratory tract infections. A successful antibiotic delivery… read more here.
Keywords: practical aspects; antimicrobials ventilator; inhaled antimicrobials; drug ... See more keywords
Recommended Approaches to Minimize Aerosol Dispersion of SARS-CoV-2 During Noninvasive Ventilatory Support Can Cause Ventilator Performance Deterioration
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DOI: 10.1016/j.chest.2021.02.047
Abstract: Background SARS-CoV-2 aerosolization during noninvasive positive pressure ventilation may endanger healthcare professionals. Various circuit setups have been described in order to reduce virus aerosolization. However, these setups may alter ventilator performances. Research question What are… read more here.
Keywords: dual limb; circuit; limb circuit; performance ... See more keywords
Impact of physician education and availability of parameters regarding esophageal pressure and transpulmonary pressure on clinical decisions involving ventilator management
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2017.04.021
Abstract: Purpose: This study investigated the effects of physician education and the availability of Peso and PL data on physicians' decisions regarding ventilator management during specific simulated clinical conditions. Materials and methods: The study was a… read more here.
Keywords: peso; ventilator management; education; ventilator ... See more keywords
Masi: A mechanical ventilator based on a manual resuscitator with telemedicine capabilities for patients with ARDS during the COVID-19 crisis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ohx.2021.e00187
Abstract: In this article, we introduce a portable and low-cost ventilator that could be rapidly manufactured, to meet the increasing demand of ventilators worldwide produced by COVID-19 pandemic. These ventilators should be rapidly deployable and with… read more here.
Keywords: masi mechanical; mechanical ventilator; manual resuscitator; ventilator based ... See more keywords
Polymyxin flushes for endotracheal tube suction catheters in extremely low birth-weight infants: Any benefit in preventing ventilator-associated events?
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2022.253
Abstract: We report that receipt of polymyxin B endotracheal tube suction catheter flushes did not reduce the incidence of pediatric ventilator-associated events (PedVAE) in infants weighing read more here.
Keywords: associated events; endotracheal tube; extremely low; ventilator associated ... See more keywords
Adjusting ventilator settings to relieve dyspnoea modifies brain activity in critically ill patients: an electroencephalogram pilot study
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-019-53152-y
Abstract: Dyspnoea is frequent and distressing in patients receiving mechanical ventilation, but it is often not properly evaluated by caregivers. Electroencephalographic signatures of dyspnoea have been identified experimentally in healthy subjects. We hypothesized that adjusting ventilator… read more here.
Keywords: ventilator settings; adjusting ventilator; settings relieve; dyspnoea ... See more keywords
New Insights in the Pathophysiology of Hospital- and Ventilator-Acquired Pneumonia: A Complex Interplay between Dysbiosis and Critical-Illness-Related Immunosuppression.
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DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740606
Abstract: Both hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) and ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) have long been considered as diseases resulting from the invasion by pathogens of a previously sterile lung environment. Based on this historical understanding of their pathophysiology, our… read more here.
Keywords: ventilator; illness related; pneumonia; related immunosuppression ... See more keywords