Mechanical Problems of Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation in Children – Problems

Respiratory failure is the leading reason for the admission of children to intensive care units, and the ventilator is the main therapeutic tool used during the treatment of these patients. A competently used ventilator and adequate knowledge of the anatomy, histology and physiology of the respiratory system in particular age groups of children (especially among neonates and infants) are crucia...

Pediatric mechanical ventilation in India. Need, indications, cost and problems.

We are undertaking mechanical ventilation (MV) seriously since three years, begining with infants and children and then including neonates also. MV is provided to about 15 cases every month presently, 1 to 3 cases receiving it at a time. MV typically lasts for a few days, longest duration having been 37 days. Overall survival of 30% in 1992 is steadily improving. The following presentation of o...

Nosocomial pneumonia during mechanical ventilation: problems with diagnostic criteria.

Mechanical Ventilation

T lecture offers an approach in which the ventilator is used as a probe of the patient’s respiratory system mechanical derangements, and then the ventilator settings are tailored to the patient’s mechanical and gas exchange abnormalities. This facilitates early stabilization of the patient on the ventilator in such a way as to optimize carbon dioxide removal and oxygen delivery within the limit...

Mechanical ventilation.

Over the past several years, there has been an introduction of numerous modes of mechanical ventilation, each with their own advantages and limitations. This article reviews the common modes of mechanical ventilation, new technologies, and specific ventilator strategies that have been shown to be beneficial. In addition, it reviews the steps that should be taken when troubleshooting a ventilator.