The diaphragm is the main breathing muscle and contraction of the diaphragm is vital for
ventilation so any disease that interferes with diaphragmatic innervation, contractile muscle …

Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) has been shown to be effective in avoiding intubation and
improving survival in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (ARF) when …

Enteral nutrition (EN) is a valuable clinical intervention for patients of all ages in a variety of
care settings. Along with its many outcome benefits come the potential for adverse effects …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The …

Background The British Thoracic Society (BTS) published the guideline,'The use of non-
invasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure', in 2002. 1 This was in response to trials …

Background: We experienced a high incidence of pulmonary barotrauma among patients
with coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) associated acute respiratory distress syndrome …

Background High-flow nasal cannula oxygen (HFNC) is a relatively new therapy used in
adults with respiratory failure. Whether it is superior to conventional oxygen therapy (COT) or …

Long-term noninvasive respiratory support, comprising continuous positive airway pressure
(CPAP) and noninvasive ventilation (NIV), in children is expanding worldwide, with …

Purpose We describe the presenting characteristics and hospital course of 11 novel
coronavirus (COVID-19) patients who developed spontaneous subcutaneous emphysema …

Background Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) with bi-level positive pressure ventilation is a first-
line intervention for selected patients with acute hypercapnic respiratory failure. Compared …