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The acute effects of body position strategies and respiratory therapy in paralyzed patients with acute lung injury
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background: Routine turning of critically ill patients is a standard of care. In recent years, specialized beds that provide automated turning have been introduced.... -
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A new device for 100 per cent humidification of inspired air
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
A new humidifier for use during mechanical ventilation in endotracheally intubated patients is described and tested. The humidifier is based on a heat-moisture... -
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Fluctuations of inspired concentrations of nitric oxide and nitrogen dioxide during mechanical ventilation
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services —
Background: Nitric oxide (NO) is a very reactive agent with potentially toxic oxidation products such as nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Therefore, during NO inhalation a...