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Evaluation of a new circuit configuration for the VDR-4 high-frequency percussive ventilator.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20616653     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
High-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) by the VDR-4(R) has been a successful mode of ventilation in the management of inhalation injuries for nearly 20 years. A limitation of the standard VDR-4 ventilator circuit is that the sliding venturi manifold is heavy in weight and is normally connected directly to the patient's endotracheal tube (ETT), resulting in potentially hazardous torque on the ETT. In this study, we evaluate the mechanics of a new circuit for the VDR-4 that relocates the sliding venturi manifold portion of the circuit away from the ETT into the ventilator proper. This new VDR-4 circuit configuration may have an important impact on patient safety.
Authors:
Samuel W Jones; Kathy A Short; William J Hanson; Laura Hendrix; Anthony G Charles; Bruce A Cairns
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Evaluation Studies; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association     Volume:  31     ISSN:  1559-0488     ISO Abbreviation:  J Burn Care Res     Publication Date:    2010 Jul-Aug
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-07-09     Completed Date:  2010-10-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101262774     Medline TA:  J Burn Care Res     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  640-5     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Surgery, North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Equipment Safety
High-Frequency Ventilation / instrumentation*
Humans
Intubation, Intratracheal
Smoke Inhalation Injury / therapy*

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