Refractory Central Neurogenic Hyperventilation: A Novel Approach Utilizing Mechanical Dead Space

This report describes the successful management of a case of central neurogenic hyperventilation (CNH) refractory to high dose sedation by increasing the mechanical dead space. A 46-year-old male presented with a history of multiple neurological symptoms. Following an extensive evaluation, he was di...

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Main Authors: Alexander J. Sweidan, Matthew M. Bower, Jeffrey Paullus, Michelle Sterpi, Sara Stern-Nezer, Cyrus Dastur, Wengui Yu, Leonid I. Groysman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2019-09-01
Series:Frontiers in Neurology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fneur.2019.00937/full