Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Aug 2024
Comparative StudyAirway pressure release ventilation (APRV) versus pressure support ventilation (PSV)-A prospective intervention trial comparing haemodynamic parameters in intensive care patients.
Assisted mechanical ventilation may alter the pressure profile in the thorax compared to normal breathing, which can affect the blood flow to and from the heart. Studies suggest that in patients with severe lung disease, airway pressure release ventilation (APRV) may be haemodynamically beneficial compared to other ventilator settings. The primary aim of this study was to investigate if APRV affects cardiac index in intubated intensive care patients without severe lung disease when compared to pressure support ventilation (PSV). The secondary aim comprised potential changes in other haemodynamic and ventilatory parameters. ⋯ We could not detect any changes in cardiac index in ICU patients without severe lung disease during APRV compared to PSV mode, despite lower peak airway pressure and increased mean airway pressure.
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Aug 2024
Editorial Comment LetterBiomarker response to infant cardiac surgery: A curious tale of inflammation!
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Acta Anaesthesiol Scand · Aug 2024
Editorial Comment LetterUnraveling the inflammatory narrative: A rejoinder to a curious tale.