Volutrauma - What is it, and how do we avoid it?

Authors
Auten, RL Vozzelli, M Clark, RH
Citation
Rl. Auten et al., Volutrauma - What is it, and how do we avoid it?, CLIN PERIN, 28(3), 2001, pp. 505
Citations number
47
Categorie Soggetti
Reproductive Medicine
Journal title
CLINICS IN PERINATOLOGY
ISSN journal
00955108 → ACNP
Volume
28
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0095-5108(200109)28:3<505:V-WIIA>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Despite improvements in respiratory care, ventilator-induced lung injury re mains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in neonatal patients wh o require assisted ventilation. The goal of the mechanical support is to pr omote more normal gas exchange while avoiding lung injury.