Use of dexmedetomidine to facilitate extubation in surgical intensive-care-unit patients who failed previous weaning attempts following prolonged mechanical …
MS Siobal, RH Kallet, VA Kivett, JF Tang - Respiratory care, 2006 - rc.rcjournal.com
INTRODUCTION: Dexmedetomidine is a selective alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist that
exhibits sedative, analgesic, anxiolytic, and sympatholytic effects without respiratory-drive …
exhibits sedative, analgesic, anxiolytic, and sympatholytic effects without respiratory-drive …
Monitoring exhaled carbon dioxide
MS Siobal - Respiratory care, 2016 - rc.rcjournal.com
In the past few decades, assessment of exhaled CO 2 in both intubated and non-intubated
patients has evolved into an essential component in many aspects of patient monitoring. …
patients has evolved into an essential component in many aspects of patient monitoring. …
Calculation of physiologic dead space: comparison of ventilator volumetric capnography to measurements by metabolic analyzer and volumetric CO2 monitor
MS Siobal, H Ong, J Valdes, J Tang - Respiratory care, 2013 - rc.rcjournal.com
BACKGROUND: Calculation of physiologic dead space (dead space divided by tidal volume
[V D /V T ]) using the Enghoff modification of the Bohr equation requires measurement of …
[V D /V T ]) using the Enghoff modification of the Bohr equation requires measurement of …
Pulmonary vasodilators
MS Siobal - Respiratory care, 2007 - rc.rcjournal.com
Pulmonary vasodilators are an important treatment for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
They reduce pulmonary artery pressure; improve hemodynamic function; alter ventilation/…
They reduce pulmonary artery pressure; improve hemodynamic function; alter ventilation/…
Lung collapse during low tidal volume ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome.
RH Kallet, MS Siobal, JA Alonso, EL Warnecke… - Respiratory …, 2001 - europepmc.org
Background Current ventilator management for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
incorporates low tidal volume (V (T)) ventilation in order to limit ventilator-induced lung injury…
incorporates low tidal volume (V (T)) ventilation in order to limit ventilator-induced lung injury…
Description and evaluation of a delivery system for aerosolized prostacyclin
MS Siobal, RH Kallet, JF Pittet, EL Warnecke… - Respiratory …, 2003 - rc.rcjournal.com
INTRODUCTION: Inhaled vasodilators such as nitric oxide and aerosolized prostacyclin (PGI
2 ) are used to treat severe hypoxemia in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Preferential …
2 ) are used to treat severe hypoxemia in acute respiratory distress syndrome. Preferential …
Are inhaled vasodilators useful in acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome?
MS Siobal, DR Hess - Respiratory care, 2010 - rc.rcjournal.com
In patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), inhaled vasodilator can result in
important physiologic benefits (eg, improved hypoxemia, lower pulmonary arterial pressure…
important physiologic benefits (eg, improved hypoxemia, lower pulmonary arterial pressure…
Are specialized endotracheal tubes and heat-and-moisture exchangers cost-effective in preventing ventilator associated pneumonia?
MA Gentile, MS Siobal - Respiratory Care, 2010 - rc.rcjournal.com
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a common and serious complication of mechanical
ventilation via an artificial airway. As with all nosocomial infections, VAP increases costs, …
ventilation via an artificial airway. As with all nosocomial infections, VAP increases costs, …
[PDF][PDF] Measuring dead space: does it really matter? or, what are we waiting for?
RH Kallet, MS Siobal - Respiratory Care, 2010 - rc.rcjournal.com
This issue of the Journal features 2 valuable papers on different aspects of the ratio of
physiologic dead space to tidal volume (VD/VT). The study by Raurich and colleagues1 …
physiologic dead space to tidal volume (VD/VT). The study by Raurich and colleagues1 …
[PDF][PDF] Nutritional Assessment and Treatment of the Critically Ill Patient
MS Siobal, JE Baltz - 2021 - researchgate.net
The purpose of this guide is to provide an overview of the important considerations regarding
nutritional assessment and treatment that the health care team must address to ensure …
nutritional assessment and treatment that the health care team must address to ensure …