Abstract: This application note provides an introduction to ventilators and their basic functions. It discusses how ventilation rates are measured and provides the formula for determining if the tidal ...

Invasive mechanical ventilation in critically ill adults involves adjusting the fraction of inspired oxygen to maintain arterial oxygen saturation. The oxygen-saturation target that will optimize ...

Mechanical ventilation is the most common intervention for patients admitted to ICUs to allow them to breathe sufficiently on their own. However, prolonged mechanical ventilation can lead to a host of ...

ARDS is a life-threatening lung condition causing severe breathing failure. New research shows AI could personalize ...