A majority of the modalities of synchronized ventilation in preterm infants require the use of flow sensors that can increase dead space and may adversely affect ventilator weaning. The objective of ...

Is it better to use the assisted/control or synchronous intermittent mandatory ventilation (SIMV) with pressure support mode of ventilation in patients who fail weaning? General recommendations for ...

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility of conducting a prospective, randomized trial comparing early high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) to synchronized intermittent mandatory ventilation ...

The most common approach to weaning infants and children is gradual reduction of ventilatory support. Weaning with intermittent mandatory ventilation (IMV) or synchronized IMV (SIMV) occurs by ...

Using a lung and diaphragm protective ventilation strategy guided by a computerized decision support tool during the acute phase of ventilation shortened the duration of weaning, a pediatric phase II ...

Several years ago our team was asked to establish a protocol for prolonged mechanical ventilation. Our unit at DeKalb Medical in Georgia specializes in mechanical ventilation. Patients receive ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A higher proportion of prolonged mechanical ventilation patients discharged alive achieved successful vs.

A doctor may replace a person’s ventilator with a tracheostomy if they require ventilation for an extended time. They may also use a tracheostomy to wean a person off respiratory support. A mechanical ...

The Progressive Care Unit at Tampa General Hospital has generated impressive results, including an 83% ventilator weaning rate and 75% reduction in readmissions. A unique partnership at Tampa General ...