Indications Airway access for the treatment of upper airway obstruction or mechanical ventilation (MV) can be obtained by either orotracheal intubation (OTI) or placement of a tracheostomy tube. During general anesthesia or after episodes of acute respiratory failure, patients are…
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Explain the physiology of CO 2 removal during extracorporeal support. 2. Describe potential clinical applications of extracorporeal CO 2 removal systems (ECCO 2 R) support therapy in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and…
Clinical management of patients with acute respiratory failure is based on the concept that significant changes in respiratory mechanics, respiratory muscle performance, and control of breathing are the underlying mechanisms responsible for acute respiratory failure. The effects of mechanical ventilation…
Indications Airway access for the treatment of upper airway obstruction or mechanical ventilation (MV) can be obtained by either orotracheal intubation (OTI) or placement of a tracheostomy tube. During general anesthesia or after episodes of acute respiratory failure, patients are…