Is there a best way to set tidal volume for mechanical ventilatory support?
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Tidal breaths are an important component of mechanical ventilation. However, an inappropriate tidal volume setting can overstretch and injure the lung. Maximal stretch, tidal stretch, frequency of stretch, and rate of stretch are all implicated in such injury. Clinical trials have shown that limiting maximal and tidal stretch improves outcomes, even if gas exchange is partially compromised. Thus, current strategies should focus on limiting tidal and maximal stretch as much as possible.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- MacIntyre, NR
Published Date
- June 2008
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 29 / 2
Start / End Page
- 225 - v
PubMed ID
- 18440432
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0272-5231
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1016/j.ccm.2008.01.004
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States