Respiratory Strategies and Airway Management in Patients with Pulmonary Alveolar Proteinosis: A Review

Background. Pulmonary alveolar proteinosis is a rare disorder characterized by a large accumulation of lipoproteinaceous material within the alveoli. This causes respiratory failure due to a restriction of gas exchange and changes in the ventilation/perfusion ratio. Treatment methods inclu...

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Main Authors: Tomas Vymazal, Martina Krecmerova
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/639543