High-Frequency Oscillation in Early Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome.

Authors :: Ferguson, Niall D.
Cook, Deborah J.
Guyatt, Gordon H.
Mehta, Sangeeta
Hand, Lori
Austin, Peggy
Qi Zhou
Matte, Andrea
Walter, Stephen D.
Lamontagne, Francois
Granton, John T.
Arabi, Yaseen M.
Arroliga, Alejandro C.
Stewart, Thomas E.
Slutsky, Arthur S.
Meade, Maureen O.
Source :: New England Journal of Medicine. 2/28/2013, Vol. 368 Issue 9, p795-805. 11p.
Publication Year :: 2013
Abstract: The article presents a study which examines the role of high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) in mortality reduction among adults with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). It states that a randomized controlled trial was conducted at 39 intensive care units in five countries and the adults with new-onset and moderate-to-severe ARDS to HFOV were assigned. Results show that adults with moderate-to-severe ARDS, may gain in-hospitality mortality.