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Principles & Practice of Mechanical Ventilation, 2e >Antonio Corrado, Massimo Gorini

Negative-Pressure Ventilation: Introduction

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Negative-Pressure Ventilation: Introduction

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"Conventional mechanical ventilation via endotracheal intubation or tracheostomy in the treatment of acute respiratory failure (ARF) is a lifesaving procedure. Yet it exposes patients to severe complications, including upper airway trauma and nosocomial pneumonia, and may prolong the length of stay in the intensive-care unit (ICU) and hospital because additional time may be necessary for weaning.^1–4..."

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