Articles: mechanical-ventilation.
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Protein supplementation and mobility-based rehabilitation programs (MRP) individually improve functional outcomes in survivors of critical illness. We hypothesized that combining MRP therapy with high protein supplementation is associated with greater weaning success from prolonged mechanical ventilation (PMV) and increased discharge home in this population. ⋯ Combining high protein with mobility-based rehabilitation was associated with increased rates of discharge home and ventilator weaning success in survivors of critical illness. Further studies are needed to evaluate the role of combined exercise and nutrition interventions in this population.
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Observational Study
Characteristics and mortality of Mexican patients with COVID-19 and mechanical ventilation.
COVID-19-associated mortality in patients who require mechanical ventilation is unknown in the Mexican population. ⋯ This study adds information on the presentation and results of SARS-CoV-2-infected patients who require mechanical ventilation.
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There are hundreds of ventilator modes on different ventilators. Despite different names, many are similar in functions and options. ⋯ In this article, an Android application for finding similar modes on different ventilators is presented. The aim is to help an intensive care practitioner to easily find a familiar mode on a new ventilator.
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Letter Observational Study
Inhaled nitric oxide minimally improves oxygenation in COVID-19 related acute respiratory distress syndrome.