The SOFA-2 score included new definitions, new variables, and revised thresholds to categorize the severity of organ dysfunction in critical illness. The updates reflected changes in practice, ...

Objective To evaluate the applicability and potential effectiveness of a technique of minimally-invasive surfactant therapy (MIST) in preterm infants on continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP).

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Philips Respironics has issued a voluntary correction for Trilogy Evo, Trilogy Evo O2, Trilogy Evo Universal and Trilogy EV300 ventilators regarding the use of in-line nebulizers.

The following is a summary of “Prognostic value of PaO2/FiO2 ratio in predicting clinical outcomes in COVID-19 patients,” published in the June 2024 issue of Critical Care by Canto-Costal et al.

The models use maximal deflection of esophageal pressure to quantify HFOT-related breathing effort (ΔPes) and the risk for strong breathing effort (ΔPes >10 cmH2O). Two models have been developed to ...

Introduction Previous studies suggested that electrical impedance tomography (EIT) has the potential to guide positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) titration via quantifying the alveolar collapse ...

The Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FiO2) is a crucial parameter in respiratory therapy, as it measures the concentration of oxygen a patient receives. Accurate calculation of FiO2 ensures appropriate ...

Fraction of Inspired Oxygen (FiO2) is an essential parameter in the evaluation and monitoring of patients requiring oxygen therapy. It represents the percentage of oxygen a patient inhales during each ...

Zhaoshun Jiang, in a recent study, said There is no significant difference in the percentage of postoperative atelectasis volume in patients who are ventilated with 30% FiO2 and 60% FiO2. This study, ...

A non-rebreather mask is a special medical device that helps provide you with oxygen in emergencies. These masks help people who can still breathe on their own but need a lot of extra oxygen.