Partial liquid ventilation.
We describe the technique of partial liquid ventilation and outline its indications. We present our imaging experience with this infrequently used therapy using a wide variety of radiographs from neonatal and adult patients. The radiographic appearance of white lungs, due to the perfluorocarbons used in partial liquid ventilation, may initially be rather perplexing, but can be an advantage in diagnosing certain complications of mechanical ventilation, outlining pathology and demonstrating normal anatomy in an unusual manner.
Hamilton
Mark C K
MC
Department of Radiology, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester, LE3 9QP, UK.
Peek
Giles J
GJ
Dux
Anthony E W
AE
D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005466:Fluorocarbons / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D021061:Liquid Ventilation / Q000379:methods*; D008168:Lung / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D011859:Radiography; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy*
D005466:Fluorocarbons