Study objectives: To evaluate the effects of 12 ventilator settings (pressure support ventilation
[PSV] plus positive end-expiratory pressure [PEEP], 30 + 0 cm H 2 O; 25 + 5 cm H 2 O; 25 + …

Background Respiratory intensive care units (RICU) dedicated to weaning could be suitable
facilities for clinical management of “post-ICU” patients. Methods We retrospectively …

Objective To compare patient-ventilator interaction and comfort in patients with chronic
ventilatory failure (CVF) who are undergoing noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation with five …

Discussion about patients’ end-of-life (EoL) preferences should be part of the routine
practice. Using a semi-structured interview with a scenario-based decision, we performed a …

Background Tidal expiratory flow limitation (EFL T ) promotes intrinsic PEEP (PEEPi) in patients
with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Applying non-invasive ventilation (…

Objective This study aims to determine whether a 6-month home physiotherapy program can
improve outcomes in critical care survivors. Design Forty-eight consecutive patients were …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of a multidisciplinary program
carried out in a chronic ventilator facility on disability, autonomy, and nursing needs of …

Background: The issue of how to optimize the routine use of tele-assistance (TA) in the clinical
care remains to be addressed. Skills and costs of human resources represent the major …

Rationale In COPD patients, the development of tidal expiratory flow limitation (EFL T )
results in intrinsic positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEPi), leading to increased work of …

Study objectives: To compare the tolerance and physiologic effects of a 5-night treatment
with either nasal proportional assist ventilation (PAV) or pressure support ventilation (PSV) in …