Respiratory Intensive Care
An Introduction to Respiratory Intensive Care
Respiratory intensive care has been at the forefront of the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing with it many challenges. Intensive care has seen numerous important advances over recent years, including technological developments and improved monitoring systems and improvements in pharmacotherapies.
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Subcutaneous emphysema (SE) is relatively common in the intensive care unit (ICU) and often a complication of positive pressure ventilation.1,2Â While typically self-limiting and benign, life-threatening sequela can develop. Progressive accumulation of subcutaneous air can result in significant compressive forces ...
Life-threatening pulmonary illness is one of the most important reasons for admission to an intensive care unit (ICU). Such illnesses frequently require the use of tracheal intubation, deep sedation and mechanical ventilation. Although mechanical ventilation may keep a patient alive (...
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