Chest physiotherapy: An important adjuvant in critically ill mechanically ventilated patients with COVID-19

D Battaglini, C Robba, S Caiffa, L Ball, I Brunetti… - Respiratory physiology …, 2020 - Elsevier
In late 2019, an outbreak of a novel human coronavirus causing respiratory disease was
identified in Wuhan, China. The virus spread rapidly worldwide, reaching pandemic status …

[HTML][HTML] High flow through nasal cannula in exacerbated COPD patients: a systematic review

L Pisani, M Astuto, I Prediletto, F Longhini - Pulmonology, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) history is characterized by
episodes of exacerbation of varying severity, featured by acute worsening of respiratory …

[HTML][HTML] High flow nasal therapy versus noninvasive ventilation as initial ventilatory strategy in COPD exacerbation: a multicenter non-inferiority randomized trial

A Cortegiani, F Longhini, F Madotto, P Groff, R Scala… - Critical Care, 2020 - Springer
Background The efficacy and safety of high flow nasal therapy (HFNT) in patients with acute
hypercapnic exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (AECOPD) are unclear …

[HTML][HTML] Histopathological findings in a COVID-19 patient affected by ischemic gangrenous cholecystitis

A Bruni, E Garofalo, V Zuccalà, G Currò, C Torti… - World Journal of …, 2020 - Springer
Background Since its first documentation, a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection has
emerged worldwide, with the consequent declaration of a pandemic disease (COVID-19) …

[HTML][HTML] Helmet continuous positive airway pressure and prone positioning: A proposal for an early management of COVID-19 patients

F Longhini, A Bruni, E Garofalo, P Navalesi, G Grasselli… - Pulmonology, 2020 - Elsevier
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[HTML][HTML] Oxygenation strategies during flexible bronchoscopy: a review of the literature

C Pelaia, A Bruni, E Garofalo, S Rovida, E Arrighi… - Respiratory …, 2021 - Springer
During flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) the arterial partial pressure of oxygen can
drop, increasing the risk for respiratory failure. To avoid desaturation episodes during the …

[HTML][HTML] Patient–ventilator asynchrony, impact on clinical outcomes and effectiveness of interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis

M Kyo, T Shimatani, K Hosokawa, S Taito… - Journal of intensive …, 2021 - Springer
Background Patient–ventilator asynchrony (PVA) is a common problem in patients
undergoing invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) in the intensive care unit (ICU), and may …

High-flow nasal cannula oxygen therapy versus non-invasive ventilation for AECOPD patients after extubation: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized …

Z Feng, L Zhang, H Yu, X Su, T Shuai… - … Journal of Chronic …, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
Objective To evaluate the clinical efficacy of high-flow nasal oxygen therapy (HFNC) and
non-invasive ventilation (NIV) in patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanical ventilation weaning issues can be counted on the fingers of just one hand: part 1

L Vetrugno, GM Guadagnin, A Brussa, D Orso… - The ultrasound …, 2020 - Springer
Although mechanical ventilation may be a patient's vital ally during acute illness, it can
quickly transform into an enemy during chronic conditions. The weaning process is the …

[HTML][HTML] High-flow nasal therapy versus noninvasive ventilation in COPD patients with mild-to-moderate hypercapnic acute respiratory failure: study protocol for a …

A Cortegiani, F Longhini, A Carlucci, R Scala, P Groff… - Trials, 2019 - Springer
Background Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is indicated to treat respiratory acidosis due to
exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Recent nonrandomized …