Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation
Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation
Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation
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Hayek Oscillator; Experience in Intensive Care<br />
J.M. Campbell and M. Nevin<br />
Bristol Royal Infirmary<br />
In this study the HO has been used in two groups of patients in a general intensive care unit (ICU).<br />
Group 1 - acute deceleration injury induced adult respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) in patients who had<br />
reached the criteria for extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation were commenced on the Hayek Oscillator, in<br />
addition to their pressure control ventilation (PCV), with rapid improvement in their blood gases. "In all three cases<br />
this resulted in a significant decrease in ICU time compared to controls."<br />
In Group 2 - the Hayek Oscillator was introduced to either hasten weaning from IPPV or prevent ventilation. "In<br />
four of the six patients this was successful with X-ray as well as clinical improvement and a reduction in ICU stay.“<br />
Clinical Intensive Care Supplement to Volume 4, No. 2, 1993
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