Applications of airway pressure release ventilation

Jahan Porhomayon; A A El-Solh; Nader D Nader

doi:10.1007/s00408-009-9212-0

Applications of airway pressure release ventilation

Lung. 2010 Apr;188(2):87-96. doi: 10.1007/s00408-009-9212-0. Epub 2010 Jan 5.

Authors

Jahan Porhomayon¹, A A El-Solh, Nader D Nader

Affiliation

¹ VA Western New York Healthcare System, Division of Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, VA Medical Center, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA. Jahan.porhomayon@va.gov

PMID: 20049471
DOI: 10.1007/s00408-009-9212-0

Abstract

The purpose of this review is to cover the definition and mechanism of airway pressure release ventilation, its advantages, and applications in acute lung injury.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Acute Lung Injury / physiopathology
Acute Lung Injury / therapy*
Cardiovascular System / physiopathology
Humans
Hypnotics and Sedatives / therapeutic use
Kidney / physiopathology
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents / therapeutic use
Pressure
Respiration
Respiration, Artificial / adverse effects
Respiration, Artificial / methods*
Respiratory Distress Syndrome / physiopathology
Respiratory Distress Syndrome / therapy*
Respiratory System / physiopathology*
Splanchnic Circulation
Treatment Outcome
Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio
Ventilator Weaning

Substances

Hypnotics and Sedatives
Neuromuscular Blocking Agents