High frequency oscillations and mucociliary transport.
Mucociliary transport is influenced by high frequency oscillation of air within the lungs. While some studies suggest that high frequency ventilation may be detrimental, with appropriate techniques, there is no doubt that this has potential as a means of improving the clearance of secretions from the lung.
George
R J
RJ
Department of Medicine, National Temperance Hospital, London, UK.
Geddes
D M
DM
D000403:Airway Resistance; D006611:High-Frequency Jet Ventilation; D006801:Humans; D009079:Mucociliary Clearance