High frequency oscillatory ventilation and prone positioning in a porcine model of lavage-induced acute lung injury

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This animal study was conducted to assess the combined effects of high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV) and prone positioning on pulmonary gas exchange and hemodynamics.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Saline lu...

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Main Authors: Greim Clemens, Kredel Markus, Muellenbach Ralf, Brederlau Joerg, Roewer Norbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-04-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2253/6/4