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APRV vs Low Tidal Volume Ventilation: Why the Debate Persists in ARDS Care

Dr Aaron Holley explores APRV vs low tidal volume ventilation in ARDS, weighing physiologic promise against the need for ...
The American Journal of Managed Care

New Research Challenges Noninvasive Support, Favors Protective Ventilation for ARDS: Luca Menga, MD

Research exploring protective mechanical ventilation strategies for acute respiratory distress syndrome was presented at the ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Higher versus Lower Positive End-Expiratory Pressures in Patients with the Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome

Most patients requiring mechanical ventilation for acute lung injury and the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) receive positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 5 to 12 cm of water. Higher ...
The New England Journal of Medicine

Convalescent Plasma for Covid-19–Induced ARDS in Mechanically Ventilated Patients

Passive immunization with plasma collected from convalescent patients has been regularly used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). Minimal data are available regarding the use of convalescent ...