Title :
Is a reduction in ventilator-generated lung work and power beneficial in ARDS?
Author :
Atlas, M. D Glen
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Anesthesiology, New Jersey Med. Sch., Newark, NJ, USA
Abstract :
Mechanical ventilation which uses low tidal volume, reduced distending pressure, and increased inspiratory time has been shown to be useful in treating patients with ARDS (acute respiratory distress syndrome). These protective ventilator strategies may be thought of as a reduction in ventilator-delivered work and power
Keywords :
lung; patient treatment; pneumodynamics; acute respiratory distress syndrome; constant compliance; increased inspiratory time; inspiratory pressure; low tidal volume; lung power; lung work; pressure-volume curve; protective ventilator strategies; reduced distending pressure; ventilator-delivered power; ventilator-delivered work; ventilatory management techniques; Dentistry; Equations; Injuries; Lungs; Medical treatment; Power generation; Protection; Ventilation;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference, 2002. Proceedings of the IEEE 28th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Philadelphia, PA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7419-3
DOI :
10.1109/NEBC.2002.999439
