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The effect of continuos lateral rotation vs conventional critical care bed in the management of acute respiratory distress syndrome. (ARDS: 2:30pm-4:00pm)

Authors :
Bahzad, Mohammad S.
Jocelyn, Ross
Chiddok, Dean R.
Fenwick, John C.
Ronco, Juan J.
Source :
Chest. October 2002, Vol. 122 Issue 4, p53S, 2 p.
Publication Year :
2002

Abstract

PURPOSE: Positional therapy is known to alter V/Q matching, improve oxygenation and decrease pneumonia rates in patients with ARDS. We hypothesized that continuous lateral rotation decreases lung mechanics and gas [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Health

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00123692
Volume :
122
Issue :
4
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Chest
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.94121589