Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation
Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation
Biphasic Cuirass Ventilation
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High Frequency Oscillation as Adjuvant Pneumonia Therapy in Severe Head Injury<br />
Dr. David Burns and Dr. Wayne Johnson<br />
University of California, San Diego<br />
"Pneumonia is a frequent, detrimental complication in severe head injury (SHI). Since chest physiotherapy (CPT)<br />
is often poorly tolerated in SHI, we have investigated the utility of the Hayek High Frequency Chest Wall<br />
Oscillation (CWO) in this setting. Vital signs remained stable during CWO, with no change in pulse, a mild (4<br />
mmHg) increase in mean arterial pressure, and
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