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Effect of tracheal gas insufflation during weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation: a preliminary study. (Journal Club Feature)

Authors :
Hoffman, Leslie A.
Tasota, Frederick J.
Delgado, Edgar
Zullo, Thomas G.
Pinsky, Michael R.
Source :
American Journal of Critical Care. January 2003, Vol. 12 Issue 1, p31, 9 p.
Publication Year :
2003

Abstract

* BACKGROUND Tracheal gas insufflation reduces inspired tidal volume and minute ventilation in spontaneously breathing patients and may facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation. * OBJECTIVE To determine if tracheal gas [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10623264
Volume :
12
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
American Journal of Critical Care
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.96695974