Is a nasopharyngeal tube effective as interface to provide bi-level noninvasive ventilation?

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pulmonary hypertension is frequently associated with parenchymal lung disease. We evaluated the association between spirometry values and pulmonary artery systolic pressure (PASP) in young subjects without lung disease METHODS:: We studied applicants to the Israeli Air Force, who undergo routine evaluation ...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Grossman A,Benderly M,Prokupetz A,Gordon B,Kalter-Leibovici O

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Endotracheal intubation can lead to iatrogenic trauma to the upper airways. Superficial mucosal tears in the mouth, pharynx, or larynx are common and can cause secondary infection and acute respiratory distress due to massive air leak. We report a patient who sustained a severe 5-cm tracheal laceration and subcutaneou...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Chang CY,Cheng SL,Chang SC

更新日期：2011-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The COVID-19 outbreak in the United States has disproportionately affected African-Americans, but little is known about the factors that underlie this observation. Herein, we describe these associations with mortality in a largely minority underserved population. METHODS:This single center retrospective obs...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Chaudhary S,Benzaquen S,Woo JG,Rubinstein J,Matta A,Albano J,De Joy R III,Lo KB,Patarroyo-Aponte G

更新日期：2021-01-14 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Diaphragm excursion is limited during respiratory maneuvers after a stroke. How the diaphragm is limited during reflexive coughs and affects the effectiveness of cough in stroke patients is unclear. This study aimed to measure reflexive cough strength by cough peak flow (CPF) induced by citric acid nebulizat...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Choi YM,Park GY,Yoo Y,Sohn D,Jang Y,Im S

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dieulafoy disease of the bronchus is a rare condition. A 28-y-old male patient with recurrent exacerbations of hemoptysis (producing up to 300 mL) over the previous 4 y was admitted to our hospital following an acute episode. A 3-mm sessile lesion covered with somewhat ulcerated smooth mucosa was detected at the dista...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Dalar L,Sökücü SN,Özdemir C,Büyükkale S,Altın S

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Congenital parenchymal lung malformations have an estimated incidence at 1:25,000-1:35,000 births. We present a case of this rare congenital abnormality in a 38 year-old male, review the current literature with discussion of proposed causes, malignant potential, and management strategies. A 38-year-old white male pre...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： McDonough RJ,Niven AS,Havenstrite KA

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Asthma is defined by airway inflammation associated with various respiratory symptoms, and pharmacologic treatment is based on inhaled corticosteroids and bronchodilators. Physical activity, educational training, nutritional support, and psychological counseling are considered part of non-pharmacologic treat...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Zampogna E,Paneroni M,Cherubino F,Pignatti P,Rudi M,Casu G,Vitacca M,Spanevello A,Visca D

更新日期：2019-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) can lead to long-term respiratory illness and even death. EIB prevalence rates are both high and variable in college athletes. Also, prevalence rates may be underestimated due to ineffective screening. The purpose of this study is to investigate the prevalence of EI...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Burnett DM,Vardiman JP,Deckert JA,Ward JL,Sharpe MR

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development and evolution of the endotracheal tube (ETT) have been closely related to advances in surgery and anesthesia. Modifications were made to accomplish many tasks, including minimizing gross aspiration, isolating a lung, providing a clear facial surgical field during general anesthesia, monitoring laryngea...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Haas CF,Eakin RM,Konkle MA,Blank R

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventilator circuits should not be changed routinely for infection control purposes. The maximum duration of time that circuits can be used safely is unknown. Evidence is lacking related to ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) and issues of heated versus unheated circuits, type of heated humidifier, method for filling...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Hess DR,Kallstrom TJ,Mottram CD,Myers TR,Sorenson HM,Vines DL,American Association for Respiratory Care.

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Understanding the transport and deposition of inhaled aerosols is of fundamental importance to inhalation therapy. Herein we address issues that affect drug delivery from experimental and theoretical perspectives. Accordingly, we shall limit our comments to a focused review of laboratory work (ie, an in vitro perspect...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Martonen TB,Smyth HD,Isaacs KK,Burton RT

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is an acquired infection related primarily to the consequences of prolonged endotracheal intubation. It is considered the most important infectious challenge in the critical care setting. Preventable complications of hospital care are considered an important source of wasted healt...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Kallet RH

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Beneficial effects of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) oxygen on oxygenation and respiratory parameters have been reported in a small number of subjects with acute respiratory failure (ARF). We aimed to evaluate its effect in subjects with ARDS. METHODS:This was an observational single-center study. Prospecti...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Messika J,Ben Ahmed K,Gaudry S,Miguel-Montanes R,Rafat C,Sztrymf B,Dreyfuss D,Ricard JD

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The primary focus of previous aerosol research during mechanical ventilation was the endotracheal tube (ETT). Consequently, there are limited data in the literature on the delivery of inhaled medications administered with different aerosol devices in mechanically ventilated patients with a tracheostomy tube ...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Ari A,Harwood RJ,Sheard MM,Fink JB

更新日期：2015-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Esophageal balloon inflation volume may affect the accuracy of transpulmo-nary pressure estimates in adults, but the effect is unknown in pediatrics. Using a combination bench and human study, we sought to determine a range of optimal filling volumes for esophageal balloon catheters and to derive a technique...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Hotz JC,Sodetani CT,Van Steenbergen J,Khemani RG,Deakers TW,Newth CJ

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Confirmation of endotracheal tube (ETT) tip position and timely identification and correction of malposition is an essential component of care for endotracheally intubated and mechanically ventilated children. We evaluated the ability of a prototype optoacoustic medical device to determine ETT tip position. ...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Volsko TA,Petrov Y,McNinch NL,Prough DS,Anderson CR,Bigham MT

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:In obesity-hypoventilation-syndrome patients mechanically ventilated for hypercapnic respiratory failure we investigated the relationship between CO₂ response, body mass index, and plasma bicarbonate concentration, and the effect of acetazolamide on bicarbonate concentration and CO₂ response. METHODS:CO₂ res...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Raurich JM,Rialp G,Ibáñez J,Llompart-Pou JA,Ayestarán I

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Technological innovations in the ICU have led to artificially prolonged life, with an associated cost. Chronic critical illness (CCI) occurs in patients with prolonged mechanical ventilation and allostatic overload, and is associated with a discrete and consistent metabolic syndrome. Metabolic interventions are extra...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Schulman RC,Mechanick JI

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Spontaneous breathing trials (SBTs) are among the most commonly employed techniques to facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation. The preferred SBT technique, however, is still unclear. To clarify the preferable SBT (T-piece or pressure support ventilation [PSV]), we conducted this systematic review. We then sear...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Pellegrini JA,Moraes RB,Maccari JG,de Oliveira RP,Savi A,Ribeiro RA,Burns KE,Teixeira C

更新日期：2016-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:To maximize the likelihood of successful long-term mechanical ventilation (MV) in patients with neuromuscular diseases, ventilator characteristics and settings must be chosen carefully, taking into account both medical requisites and the patient's preference and comfort. OBJECTIVES:To evaluate patients' kno...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Lofaso F,Prigent H,Tiffreau V,Menoury N,Toussaint M,Monnier AF,Stremler N,Devaux C,Leroux K,Orlikowski D,Mauri C,Pin I,Sacconi S,Pereira C,Pépin JL,Fauroux B,Association Française Contre les Myopathies research group.

更新日期：2014-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Oxidative damage is a major contributing factor to carcinogenesis and obstructive disorders in lungs. Current evidence suggests that the inflammatory processes yield to oxidative mechanisms, which underlie COPD, lung cancer, and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). This study aimed to evaluate the oxidat...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Sunnetcioglu A,Alp HH,Sertogullarından B,Balaharoglu R,Gunbatar H

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) use has greatly increased in recent years. In non-neonatal pediatric patients, there are limited data available to guide HFNC use, and clinical practice may vary significantly. The goal of this study was to evaluate current HFNC practice by surveying practicing pediatric respir...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Miller AG,Gentle MA,Tyler LM,Napolitano N

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Decreasing electrostatic charge on valved holding chambers increases the amount of drug delivered. However, there are no data demonstrating that this increases bronchodilatation. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the influence of reducing electrostatic charge on the bronchodilator response to albuterol inhaler duri...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Prabhakaran S,Shuster J,Chesrown S,Hendeles L

更新日期：2012-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The rise in inspiratory flow is important during patient-triggered ventilation. Many ventilators incorporate a function to control the time to reach the targeted airway pressure (inspiratory rise time). However, it has not been clarified how inspiratory rise time affects inspiratory work load under various v...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Murata S,Yokoyama K,Sakamoto Y,Yamashita K,Oto J,Imanaka H,Nishimura M

更新日期：2010-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Sialorrhea or drooling represents quite a common problem in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In this review, we describe the possible treatments for this issue. Current medical management is not always effective: anticholinergic drugs (atropine, glycopyrrolate, amitriptyline, hyoscyamine, and transde...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Banfi P,Ticozzi N,Lax A,Guidugli GA,Nicolini A,Silani V

更新日期：2015-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Pressure support ventilation (PSV) is a commonly used mode. It is patient-triggered, pressure-limited, and (normally) flow-cycled. Triggering difficulty occurring during PSV is usually due to intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure. The airway pressure generated at the initiation of inhalation is determined by the ...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Hess DR

更新日期：2005-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Two electronic systems for monitoring respiratory rates in critical care patients were evaluated--one a system using impedance sensors and the other a system using thermistor sensors. The thermistor sensor, attached to a nasal cannula or air-entrainment mask, was connected to a sensitivity calibrating control and a di...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Arnson LA,Rau JL Jr,Dixon RJ

更新日期：1981-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It should be recognized that the advent of LTOT created a new health care system that is based on powerful scientific data. Oxygen therapy studies such as those by the Nocturnal Oxygen Therapy Trial Group and the British Medical Research Council study clearly demonstrated that LTOT improves both the length and quality...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Petty TL,Casaburi R

更新日期：2000-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The utilization of checklists, bundles, and protocols attempts to provide standardization in the delivery of patient care. Despite important progress obtained in the prevention of hospital-acquired infections, the daily management of mechanical ventilation is still prone to heterogeneity, depending on the nu...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Modrykamien AM,Killian L,Walters RW

更新日期：2016-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The estimation of pleural pressure with esophageal manometry has been used for decades, and it has been a fertile area of physiology research in healthy subject as well as during mechanical ventilation in patients with lung injury. However, its scarce adoption in clinical practice takes its roots from the (false) idea...

journal_title：Respiratory care

authors： Pham T,Telias I,Beitler JR

更新日期：2020-06-01 00:00:00