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PURPOSE: To develop a method of differential diagnosis to drowning, due to analysis of the alveolar macrophages quantitative, in rats submitted to induced drowning in fresh water and salty water. METHODS: Were used 15 male adult rats... more
Supraglottic stenosis/collapse is an uncommon condition. It can be difficult to detect and may be a cause of failed decannulation following tracheostomy. We present a novel technique to correct supraglottic stenosis/collapse. We performed... more
A plan to progress a tracheostomy toward decannulation should be initiated unless the tracheostomy has been placed for irreversible conditions. In most cases, tracheostomy progression can begin once a patient is free from ventilator... more
Our objective was to characterize sleep-disordered breathing in 88 children with achondroplasia aged 1 month to 12.6 years. At the time of their initial polysomnography, five children had previously undergone tracheostomy, and seven... more
Tracheotomy is a common procedure in intensive care units, and nurses must provide proper care to tracheostomy patients to prevent complications. One of the most important considerations is effective mobilization of secretions, and a... more
Little is known about the school experience of children with tracheostomy tubes. These children may represent a population that qualifies for special services in school. Understanding how tracheostomy affects school-aged children may... more
For most mechanically ventilated patients, weaning can be accomplished quickly and easily. However, there is a smaller group of ventilated patients who fail to wean and remain ventilator-dependent. These patients account for a significant... more
Weaning from mechanical ventilation represents one of the main challenges facing ICU physicians. Difficult weaning affects about 25% of critical patients undergoing mechanical ventilation. Its duration correlates on one hand with... more
Tracheostomy with invasive ventilation (TIV) may be required for the survival of patients at advanced stages of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). In Japan it has been shown that a proactive approach toward TIV may prolong the survival... more
This study investigated whether air leaks from the upper airway during assisted ventilatory support are associated with persistent hypercapnia (PaCO(2) >45 mmHg) in patients with neuromuscular disorders. A rehabilitation hospital. The... more
The objectives were to compare the duration of use of polymeric tracheostomy tubes, i.e., silicone (Si), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), and polyurethane (PU), and to determine whether surface changes in the materials could be observed after 30... more
Aim. Implement and evaluate an inter-disciplinary team approach to tracheostomy management in non-critical care.Background. Trends towards early tracheostomy in intensive care units (ICU) have led to increased numbers of tracheostomy... more