Understanding the alphabet soup of mechanical ventilation.
Invasive mechanical ventilation has evolved from a fairly simplistic, basic machine with just a few knobs into an exceedingly complicated, microprocessor-based life support system. This article sorts out the "alphabet soup" concerning mechanical ventilation and focuses on invasive procedures.
Lansing School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Bellarmine University, Miles Hall 322, 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville, KY 40205, USA. ckane@bellarmine.edu
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