Articles Tagged With: oxygenation
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Ventilation and Oxygenation Considerations During and After Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
With a multitude of recommendations spanning from monitoring during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to post-arrest targeted temperature management, the specific focus of this article is to review considerations related to ventilation and oxygenation during and after CPR.
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Appropriate Oxygenation Targets in the Treatment of Hypoxemic Respiratory Failure
The care of critically ill patients in the ICU remains challenging. Recent studies support current protocols for the delivery of oxygen to patients who require supplemental oxygen due to respiratory failure of varying etiologies. Broad oxygenation targets of SpO2 between 88% to 97% continue to be supported by recent trials.
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No Long-Term Differences in Outcomes with Higher vs. Lower Oxygenation Targets in Patients with Severe Hypoxemia
In this one-year follow-up to the HOT-ICU trial examining higher vs. lower oxygenation targets for patients with hypoxemic respiratory failure, there were no differences in mortality or quality of life measurements between groups.
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Prone Positioning in Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
A review of the potential benefits and uses of prone positioning in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome
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Heated High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy and Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation
Adequate oxygenation is a priority in all acutely ill emergency department patients. Oxygen may be delivered through a variety of devices, including low-flow systems or high-flow systems.
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Mechanical Ventilation for Pneumonia, Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, and COVID-19
This article discusses mechanical ventilation for patients with pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and COVID-19.
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High-Flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy in Adult Acute Care
A relatively new modality, high-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy is used commonly to treat acute respiratory failure.
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Opinions Evolve Regarding When to Ventilate a COVID-19 Patient
While there is no consensus on the issue, there are physicians from the frontlines in New York who now favor performing more noninvasive ventilation. Some are trying to avoid using a ventilator at all.
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Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in the Emergency Department
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) can be lifesaving in selected patients, albeit with a high rate of complications and some long-term effects. Awareness of this therapy and an understanding of potential candidates is the purpose of this article.