Supplemental oxygen is among the most ubiquitous medical therapies used in acute and chronic impairments of the respiratory system, such that little thought is given to its conservation in developed countries. The appropriate amount of oxygen to deliver to a given patient, however, is an important
BACKGROUND: Despite advancements in cystic fibrosis (CF) therapeutics, the persistence of chronic infections necessitates continued use of nebulized therapies. Though the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recommends…
BACKGROUND: There is limited knowledge of rapid-response (RR) events and code events for children receiving home mechanical ventilation (HMV) via a tracheostomy in a non-ICU…
BACKGROUND: This study aimed to describe the use of pressurized metered-dose inhalers (pMDIs) and dry powder inhalers (DPIs) in Spanish subjects in terms of sociodemographic,…
BACKGROUND: Numerous studies have demonstrated that hospice palliative care interventions for cancer patients can reduce health care utilzation. In Taiwan, 20–25% of patients who require…
BACKGROUND: The optimal setup for continuously administering albuterol with heliox remains unclear, especially for pediatric patients. This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of continuous…
BACKGROUND: COVID-19 is associated with prolonged disability, particularly after critical illness. This study aimed to assess and compare disability post–hospital discharge of subjects who were…
BACKGROUND: Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) contributes to the development of pressure injury in a significant number of hospitalized patients. Pressure injuries contribute to increased length of…
BACKGROUND: Determining which patients with ARDS are most likely to benefit from lung recruitment maneuvers is challenging for physicians. The aim of this study was…
BACKGROUND: Adaptive pressure control–continuous mandatory ventilation (APC-CMV) is a frequently utilized ventilator mode in ICU settings. This analysis compared APC-CMV and traditional volume control–continuous mandatory…
BACKGROUND: Home noninvasive ventilation (NIV) may improve chronic hypercarbia in COPD and patient-important outcomes. The efficacy of home high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) as an alternative…
