The prone posture is known to have numerous effects on gas exchange, both under normal
conditions and in patients with ARDS. Clinical studies have consistently demonstrated …

Background In ARDS patients, mechanical ventilation should minimize ventilator-induced
lung injury. The mechanical power which is the energy per unit time released to the …

Abstract Background Driving pressure (ΔPrs) across the respiratory system is suggested as
the strongest predictor of hospital mortality in patients with acute respiratory distress …

Ongoing efforts are oriented towards the development of novel therapeutic agents to repress
lung hyperpermeability responses due to inflammation. The endothelial barrier dysfunction …

Especially written for qualified nurses working in intensive care units, this comprehensive
text has been developed to be as accessible as possible. This fourth edition has been …

Background At the height of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, Italy had
the highest number of deaths in Europe; most occurred in the Lombardy region. Up to 4% of …

While both cardiac output (Qcirculatory) and right atrial pressure (PRA) are important
measures in the intensive care unit (ICU), they are outputs of the system and not …

Lung diseases associated with alveoli, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome, have
posed a long-term threat to human health. However, an in vitro model capable of simulating …

Abstract “Modern” vaping involving battery-operated electronic devices began
approximately one dozen years and has quickly evolved into a multibillion dollar industry …

Objectives Cholestasis and elevated serum bile1 acid levels are common in critically ill
patients. This study aims to define the specific pattern of bile acids associated with acute …