High-frequency percussive ventilation revisited.
High-frequency percussive ventilation (HFPV) has demonstrated a potential role as a rescue option for refractory acute respiratory distress syndrome and as a method for improving inhalation injury outcomes. Nevertheless, there is a lack of literature examining the practical application of HFPV theory toward either improving gas exchange or preventing possible ventilator-induced lung injury. This article will discuss the clinically pertinent aspects of HFPV, inclusive of high- and low-frequency ventilation.
Allan
Patrick F
PF
Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center, Germany.
Osborn
Erik C
EC
Chung
Kevin K
KK
Wanek
Sandra M
SM
D002056:Burns / Q000150:complications*; D006612:High-Frequency Ventilation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D015208:Smoke Inhalation Injury / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy*