Variable flow Whisperflow, Photograph by Steve LeCroy 31.2.2 Disposable CPAP Devices Disposable devices attach to the low-pressure side of the regulator or flow meter (Boussignac®, Flow-Safe®, O-Two Controlled Ventilation™, and…
Fig. 78.1 Functioning of a bi-level ventilator in the spontaneous mode (S-mode). Notice that patient ventilation is augmented while no support is given during phases of apnea Fig. 78.2 Functioning…
Subjective parameters Resolution of the disease for which the patient needed ventilatory support Good effective cough/ability to clear secretions Absent or minimal tracheobronchial secretions Clear sensorium/ no delirium Absent or…
Bronchoscopy Noninvasive ventilation Advantages Diagnosis in suspected pneumonia Improving gas exchange Diagnosis in diffuse lung diseases Reduced work of breathing Clearing of mucous from airway Reduced heart work-load Treatment of…
Impact of unintentional leaks depends on: Ventilatory mode (volume or pressure controlled) Management of expiration (valve or leak outlet) Unintentional leaks may affect: Patient-ventilator synchrony and level of ventilatory assistance…
Fig. 63.1 Diagnostic flow chart in patients with symptoms and clinical signs suggesting a sleep-related obstructive sleep apnea. BMI body mass index, ESS Epworth Sleepiness Scale Fig. 63.2 The STOP-BANG…
Author (year) Design Duration Outcome Tkacova et al. (1998) [9] Self-controlled 1 night LV transmural pressure↓, systolic BP↓, HR↓ Kasai et al. (2015) [7] Self-controlled 1 night Attenuate overnight reduction…
Fig. 81.1 Sequential steps for delivering NIV in patients with acute RF [1] Fig. 81.2 Practical explanation for all steps for NIV starting in acute RF [5] Adaptation of NIV…
Fig. 80.1 NHF devices for use during sleep in the home. Left: myAIRVO™, Right: TNI® softFlow 80.4 Effect of Sleep on Ventilatory Responses to NHF Whereas most studies demonstrate a…
Descriptor % of nonadaptation Face format 30.5 Discomfort 28.8 Air leaking 27.7 Claustrophobia 18.6 Uncooperative patient 10.1 Patient agitation 6.7 Other causes There are many possible side effects and adverse…
