| Effects of prone position ventilation in ARDS. An evidence-based review of the literature. | |
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PMID: 11910731 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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In summary, the many studies done on PPV show that the technique improves oxygenation most of the time. The mechanisms behind this effect are probably numerous and have yet to be elucidated completely. In addition, PPV is a safe procedure that rarely worsens a patient's respiratory status or causes other complications and is thus a welcome additional therapeutic option when treating patients with ARDS. Despite the recent large, randomized, controlled trial showing no improvement in mortality rate or organ dysfunction overall, there is evidence suggesting that PPV may be of most benefit in more severely ill patients. Further studies will be useful. |
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Authors:
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Nicholas S Ward |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Critical care clinics Volume: 18 ISSN: 0749-0704 ISO Abbreviation: Crit Care Clin Publication Date: 2002 Jan |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-03-25 Completed Date: 2002-09-23 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8507720 Medline TA: Crit Care Clin Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 35-44 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Aged Female Humans Male Middle Aged Prone Position* Respiration, Artificial / methods* Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Adult / therapy* |
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