Respiratory support in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: an expert opinion

Respiratory support in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome: an expert opinion

Abstract Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common condition in intensive care unit patients and remains a major concern, with mortality rates of around 30–45% and considerable long-term morbidity. Respiratory support in these patients must be optimized to ensure adequate gas exchange w...

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Main Authors: Davide Chiumello, Laurent Brochard, John J. Marini, Arthur S. Slutsky, Jordi Mancebo, V. Marco Ranieri, B. Taylor Thompson, Laurent Papazian, Marcus J. Schultz, Marcelo Amato, Luciano Gattinoni, Alain Mercat, Antonio Pesenti, Daniel Talmor, Jean-Louis Vincent
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-09-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Ventilator support
Ventilator-induced lung injury
Tidal volume
Positive end-expiratory pressure
Esophageal pressure
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1820-0

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