Secondary capillary leak syndrome is characterized by loss of fluid and proteins to the interstitial space due to different causes, which are related to endothelial damage. Rotavirus is the most common pathogen of diarrhea in childhood, especially during the first years of life. This virus is generally responsible for severe diarrhea and electrolyte imbalance in children. Some complications can...

OBJECTIVE Prolonged air leak occurs frequently after lung volume reduction surgery (LVRS) and can negatively affect both morbidity and hospital stay. We hypothesised that awake nonresectional LVRS could reduce the duration of air leak in emphysema patients. METHODS This analysis included 66 patients undergoing awake, unilateral plication of the most emphysematous lung regions under sole epidu...

Four brands of ventilator used for noninvasive positive pressure ventilation in the home were assessed to determine their performance on a patient simulator. We tested the tidal volume (VT) preset Companion 2801 (Puritan Bennett), minute volume preset Monnal D (Taema), and two pressure preset ventilators, the Nippy (Friday Medical) and the Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) (Respironics)....

INTRODUCTION The objective of this laboratory study was to measure the effect of decreased lung compliance and endotracheal tube (ETT) leakage on measured exhaled tidal volume at the airway and at the ventilator, in a research study with a test lung. METHODS The subjects were infant, adult and pediatric test lungs. In the test lung model, lung compliances were set to normal and to levels seen...

OBJECTIVE Anastomotic leak post-gastro-esophagectomy for esophageal carcinoma remains an important issue in immediate as well as late morbidity and mortality. Several predictive factors such as patient and technical variables have been suggested with inconsistent findings. Our aim was to compare these factors and the results of treatment of anastomotic dehiscence on short and longterm survival ...

HYPOTHESIS Albuterol delivered during noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation is affected by use of a nebulizer or metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and whether the leak port is in the hose or the mask. METHODS A lung model that simulated spontaneous breathing at 20 breaths/min was used. A bi-level positive-airway-pressure ventilator (Respironics S/T30) was set for an inspiratory positive airway p...

70 the Editor:-A patient was anesthetized for an orthopedic procedure and a no. 4 laryngeal mask aiway (LMA) was inserted. An air leak around the LMA was observed at approximately 12 cm H,O pressure, causing ventilation to be inadequate. I attempted to alleviate the air leak by repositioning the LMA, changing the cuff inflation volume, and repositioning the patient's head, with no success. Acco...

Approximately 20% of mechanically ventilated patients experience post-extubation stridor (PES) and reintubation, which subsequently may lead to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality. The risk of PES development is significantly higher in obese patients. Low air leakage between the endotracheal tube and the trachea, following cuff deflation, may indicate a higher risk for the development ...