title: Pressure-controlled inverse-ratio ventilation.
abstract: The routine use of PCIRV in adult critical illness remains an area of considerable controversy and debate. This stems in large part from a lack of well-controlled studies demonstrating improved patient outcome over conventional mechanical ventilation techniques. Although it is unlikely that clinicians will stop using PCIRV until such data are available, nurses and other caregivers should exercise caution whenever this form of therapy is employed.
authors.forename: R E
authors.initials: RE
authors.lastname: St John
authors.forename: K A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D011175:Positive-Pressure Respiration / Q000379:methods* / Q000451:nursing; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*