Weaning from mechanical ventilation

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Keywords:

mechanical ventilation, invasive procedure, respiratory system support

Abstract

Mechanical ventilation (MV) is an integral part of intensive carefor critically ill patients.1 The first mechanical ventilators and ventilatory support were made popular in the early 1950s during the polio epidemic. The first ventilators were bulky and mainly negative pressure ventilators. Over the years the development of positive pressure ventilators has progressed significantly. There has been a significant improvement in technology, ventilatory software and ventilatory modes from different positive pressure ventilator developers.

Author Biography

S Dingezweni, University of the Witwatersrand

Department of Anaesthesia, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

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Published

2022-11-15

Issue

FCA Refresher Course 2022

Section

FCA Refresher Course

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