What’s new about pulmonary hyperinflation in mechanically ventilated critical patients

What’s new about pulmonary hyperinflation in mechanically ventilated critical patients

Pulmonary hyperinflation is the increase in the relaxation volume of the respiratory system at the end of a tidal expiration (end-expiratory volume). This can occur due to a number of factors, acting alone or in combination,... read more

Comparison of outcomes between vertical and transverse skin incisions in percutaneous tracheostomy for critically ill patients

Comparison of outcomes between vertical and transverse skin incisions in percutaneous tracheostomy for critically ill patients

This retrospective study showed that transverse skin incisions in PTs for critically ill patients, resulted in a significant decrease in overall complications, particularly ulcers in the tracheostomy site. Of the 458... read more

At the Root: Defining and Halting Progression of Early COPD

At the Root: Defining and Halting Progression of Early COPD

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a heterogeneous disorder with varying presentations and progression, but limited disease-modifying therapies. Trajectories of lung function decline in COPD differ significantly... read more