Decapneization as supportive therapy for the treatment of status asthmaticus: a case report

Decapneization as supportive therapy for the treatment of status asthmaticus: a case report

Abstract Background Acute severe asthma is a life-threatening medical emergency. Characteristics of asthma include increased airway resistance and dynamic pulmonary hyperinflation that can manifest in dangerous levels of hypercapnia and acidosis, with significant mortality and morbidity. Severe resp...

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Main Authors: Rossella Esposito, Irene Esposito, Francesco Imperatore, Giovanni Liguori, Fabrizio Gritti, Chiara Cafora, Paolo Francesco Marsilia, Maria De Cristofaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Asthma
Decapneization
Protective mechanical ventilation
Dynamic hyperinflation
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02689-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-021-02689-6

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