Considerable progress has been made over the last decades in the management of acute
respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Mechanical ventilation (MV) remains the cornerstone …

Background and objectives Preoxygenation is crucial for providing sufficient oxygen
reservoir to a patient before intubation and enables the extension of the period between …

The most promising standard machine learning methods can deliver highly accurate
classification results, often outperforming standard white-box methods. However, it is hardly …

Mechanical ventilation is a common procedure performed in pediatric intensive care units,
with over 20% of patients requiring invasive ventilator support. The most common indication …

Background In the era of enhanced recovery after surgery, there is significant discussion
regarding the impact of intraoperative anesthetic management on short‐term outcomes …

Developed for the International Association for Trauma Surgery and Intensive Care (IATSIC),
the Manual of Definitive Surgical Trauma Care 5e is ideal for training all surgeons who …

Introduction: Postoperative respiratory failure is a serious problem in patients who undergo
general anesthesia. Approximately 90% of mechanically ventilated patients during the …

Introdução: A ventilação mecânica pode ser uma estratégia salvadora de vidas em
pacientes com insuficiência respiratória. Porém, ela é potencialmente perigosa e pode …

BACKGROUND Pneumoperitoneum and steep Trendelenburg position promote the
formation of pulmonary atelectasis during laparoscopic gynaecological surgery. OBJECTIVE …

Mechanical ventilation (MV) is a tool used for the treatment of patients with acute or chronic
respiratory failure. However, MV is a non-physiological resource, and it can cause metabolic …