Articles: intubation.
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2021
Observational StudyHelmet and face mask for non-invasive respiratory support in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: A retrospective study.
Non-invasive respiratory support could reduce the incidence of intubation in patients with Acute Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure (AHRF). The optimal interface or modality of non-invasive respiratory support is debated. We sought to evaluate the differences between patients who succeeded or failed non-invasive respiratory support, with a specific focus on the type of non-invasive respiratory support (i.e. helmet CPAP versus face mask NIV). ⋯ Helmet CPAP and a lower fluid balance were independent predictors of a lower intubation rate in AHRF patients in ICU. Prospective studies aimed at identifying the optimal interface and modality of non-invasive respiratory support in AHRF patients are needed.
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The purpose of this study is to report our experiences over 12 years with bronchoscopic interventions in patients with benign central airway stenosis using three types of working channels (rigid bronchoscope, laryngeal mask, and endotracheal intubation), with a focus on their related advantages, disadvantages, and postoperative complications. We analyzed the clinical data from 273 patients with benign central airway stenosis who underwent a bronchoscopic intervention. The Wilcoxon rank-sum test was used to analyze the immediate results after the first bronchoscopic intervention, and the Chi-square test was used to analyze the correlation between glottic edema and operation time. ⋯ And the incidence rate was significantly correlated with the operation time (P < 0.01). Therefore, for patients with benign central airway stenosis, the best choice of working channel during an operation should be made by the operation procedure, lesion location, and pathology of the patients. Shortening the operation time was an important factor in preventing glottic edema.