The following is a summary of “Inter-lung asymmetrical airway closure cause insufflation delay between lungs in acute ...

Until evidence can be found that suggests a benefit of applying PEEP according to the duration of ALI/ARDS, ventilator management should be focused on the ARDS Network low tidal volume protocol.

A lung-protective ventilation strategy requires optimal PEEP and tidal volume settings. Finding and maintaining these crucial settings during the course of therapy is challenging - even for ...

We demonstrated that optimal PEEP titration in ventilated subjects can be achieved when FRC and ventilation inhomogeneity are normalized. The most sensitive index of ventilation inhomogeneity is ...

Medical device company Medtronic released designs for one of their ventilators to open source for use in the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a laudable action, and there is plenty to glean from the ...

Treating the most serious cases of COVID-19 calls for the use of ventilators. We’ve all heard this, and also that there is a shortage of these devices. But there is not one single type of ...

Re-expansion pulmonary oedema (RPE) is an uncommon complication that occurs when a collapsed lung suddenly re-expands, resulting in an osmotic shift of fluid from the blood vessels into the air spaces ...

The government has said it will buy thousands of ventilators to help ease the pressure on hospitals caused by the coronavirus crisis. For patients with the worst effects of the infection ...

The blower unit TurboVent2 enables spontaneous breathing on both pressure levels (real BiPAP ventilation). The availabilty of CPAP in Man/Spont mode and active PEEP regulation keeps even the lungs ...

Improving your home’s attic ventilation can make a big difference in the health of your home. Without proper ventilation, a sealed attic traps excessive heat and moisture, which can lead to mold ...

The I-GO2 Escort from Pet Gear sports a breezy design with seven mesh ventilation slots ... and adjustable peep hole, while their owners will value its featherweight feel, cozy shoulder strap ...