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Jahan Porhomayon1, A A El-Solh, Nader D Nader
1VA Western New York Healthcare System, Division of Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, VA Medical Center, State University of New York at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA. Jahan.porhomayon@va.gov
This review explains Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV), a mechanical ventilation strategy. It details APRV
Area of Science:
- Critical Care Medicine
- Respiratory Therapy
Background:
- Acute Lung Injury (ALI) presents significant challenges in mechanical ventilation.
- Conventional ventilation strategies may have limitations in managing ALI.
Purpose of the Study:
- To define and elucidate the mechanism of Airway Pressure Release Ventilation (APRV).
- To outline the advantages of APRV.
- To discuss the applications of APRV in Acute Lung Injury (ALI).
Main Methods:
- This is a review article.
- Literature search on APRV and ALI.
Main Results:
- APRV is a time-cycled, pressure-limited mode of mechanical ventilation.
- It utilizes a continuous positive airway pressure with intermittent release phases.
- Key advantages include improved lungומי and reduced ventilator-induced lung injury.
Conclusions:
- APRV offers a distinct approach to mechanical ventilation for ALI.
- Understanding its mechanism and application is crucial for clinicians.
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