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Liquid ventilation.

M Davies1

  • 1Division of Neonatal Services, Royal Women's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. mwdavies@ozemail.com.au

Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
|November 26, 1999
PubMed
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Partial liquid ventilation uses perfluorocarbon liquids to aid breathing in mammals, improving gas exchange and lung function. Further research is needed to determine optimal dosage and long-term effects for respiratory support.

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Respiratory Physiology

Background:

  • Liquid ventilation research for artificial respiration in mammals dates back to the 1960s.
  • Perfluorocarbon (PFC) liquids enable gas exchange due to their high oxygen and carbon dioxide solubility.
  • Partial liquid ventilation (PLV), introduced in 1991, involves instilling PFCs into the lungs during mechanical ventilation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of partial liquid ventilation (PLV) as a therapeutic approach.
  • To highlight the potential benefits and remaining questions regarding PLV in respiratory support.
  • To discuss the various applications of perfluorocarbons in respiratory medicine.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical research and development in liquid ventilation.

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    • Main Results:

    • PLV has demonstrated improved gas exchange and lung function in animal models.
    • PLV has shown potential in reducing secondary lung injury.
    • Preliminary results suggest efficacy in pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome, with ongoing trials.

    Conclusions:

    • Partial liquid ventilation shows promise as a novel therapy for various infant and pediatric respiratory conditions.
    • Perfluorocarbons offer additional applications, including drug delivery, lung lavage, and as X-ray contrast media.
    • Further research is essential to address unanswered questions regarding PFC dosage, administration, and long-term effects of PLV.