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1 day ago · Approximately 20% of patients currently admitted to the ICU carry a diagnosis of immune deficiency. In this population, acute respiratory failure and acute respiratory distress syndrome are the most frequent causes of ICU admission. Intensivists should therefore be aware of etiologies, diagnostics, and management strategies unique to this ...
Sep 5, 2024 · The consensus conference aims to provide evidence-based guidelines for using oxygen in hypoxemic acute respiratory failure (ARF) in adults, excluding cases related to acute lung edema and hypercapnic ARF (type II).
2 days ago · This chapter is dedicated to the clinical presentation, diagnosis, pathophysiology, and treatment of neuromuscular respiratory failure in the intensive care unit. Attention to the patient’s history and clinical examination is paramount when identifying the...
Aug 31, 2024 · Introduction. A pleural effusion is an abnormal accumulation of fluid within the pleural space. Under normal circumstances, a small amount of fluid is continuously produced and reabsorbed within this space to maintain lubrication and facilitate smooth movement of the lungs during respiration.
- Lousiana State University
- 2024/03/06
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Sep 2, 2024 · Acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure (AHRF) is a common reason for intensive care unit (ICU) admission. However, patient characteristics, outcomes, and trends over time are unclear. We describe the epidemiology and outcomes of patients with AHRF over time.
Sep 1, 2024 · What is acute respiratory failure (ARF)? ARF is a condition that happens when your lungs cannot get enough oxygen into your blood. ARF can also happen when your lungs cannot get the carbon dioxide out of your blood.
Aug 26, 2024 · Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) has been a cornerstone in the management of mechanically ventilated patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) since its description by Ashbaugh et al. in 1967 [1].
