Introduction Prone positioning (PP) on an air-cushioned mattress is associated with a limited
increase in intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) and an absence of organ dysfunction. The …

Introduction Our aims in this study were to report changes in the ratio of alveolar dead space
to tidal volume (VD alv/VT) in the prone position (PP) and to test whether changes in partial …

Introduction This study sought to assess whether the use of thoraco-pelvic supports during
prone positioning in patients with acute lung injury/acute respiratory distress syndrome …

Background Routine turning of critically ill patients is a standard of care. In recent years,
specialized beds that provide automated turning have been introduced. These beds have …

Introduction The aim of this study was to assess how mean systemic pressure (Psm) and
resistance to venous return (Rvr) behave during passive leg raising (PLR) in cases of fluid …

Introduction Atelectasis and distal airway closure are common clinical entities of general
anaesthesia. These two phenomena are expected to reduce the ventilation of dependent …

Introduction The correction of hypovolemia with acellular fluids results in acute
normovolemic anemia. Whether the choice of the infusion fluid has an impact on the …

Introduction Biphasic positive airway pressure (BIVENT) is a partial support mode that
employs pressure-controlled, time-cycled ventilation set at two levels of continuous positive …

Background Biomarkers of disease severity might help individualizing the management of
patients with the acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Whether the alveolar …

Methods Over a 12 month period 405 patients, hospitalised in a seven bed mixed ICU, were
screened for increased IAP> 12 mmHg (normal 0-5 mmHg) with the standardised …