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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
*Severe ARDS in which PaO2 recalcitrant to maximal ventilator settings, APRV, PCV | |||
*Controversial in terms of safety and efficacy | |||
*Derecruitment of alveoli occurs due to: | |||
**Standard low TV ventilation in ARDS | |||
**Insufficient PEEP | |||
**High FiO2 absorptive [[atelectasis]] | |||
==Procedure== | |||
==Procedure== | ==Procedure== | ||
Revision as of 06:01, 13 April 2016
Background
- Severe ARDS in which PaO2 recalcitrant to maximal ventilator settings, APRV, PCV
- Controversial in terms of safety and efficacy
- Derecruitment of alveoli occurs due to:
- Standard low TV ventilation in ARDS
- Insufficient PEEP
- High FiO2 absorptive atelectasis