Automated expiratory ventilation assistance through a small endotracheal tube can improve venous return and cardiac output

Abstract Background Positive pressure ventilation can decrease venous return and cardiac output. It is not known if expiratory ventilation assistance (EVA) through a small endotracheal tube can improve venous return and cardiac output. Results In a porcine model, switching from conventional positive...

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Main Authors: David A. Berlin, Seth Manoach, Clara Oromendia, Paul M. Heerdt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-01-01
Series:Intensive Care Medicine Experimental
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40635-018-0217-y