Sentences with phrase «invasive mechanical ventilation»

The primary outcome was the duration of invasive mechanical ventilation via endotracheal intubation or tracheotomy.

Among mechanically ventilated patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and metabolic alkalosis, administration of the respiratory stimulant acetazolamide did not significantly reduce the duration of invasive mechanical ventilation, according to a study in the February 2 issue of JAMA.

The authors note that the primary finding of this study (duration of invasive mechanical ventilation) must be considered with prudence.

Not exact matches

The facility must be able to perform a variety of procedures including: mechanical ventilation, invasive blood pressure monitoring, endoscopy, bronchoscopy, abdominal ultrasound and echocardiography.

The majority rejected this analysis, indicating that the removal of life support would entail the very invasive extubation to remove the mechanical ventilation, and the common law tort of battery would therefore still apply.