Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation II: ACLS Airway Management

Airway management is a key skill in emergency and critical care settings, as maintaining a clear airway is essential for adequate oxygenation and ventilation.Head Tilt-Chin Lift TechniqueThe head tilt-chin lift maneuver is an essential technique primarily used in patients without suspected cervical spine injuries. To perform this maneuver, one hand is placed on the patient’s forehead, and gentle pressure is applied backward to tilt the head. The fingertips of the other hand are positioned under...

Mechanical Ventilation III: Noninvasive Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation III: Noninvasive Ventilation

Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NIPPV), continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) are essential methods in respiratory care. These ventilation techniques offer unique benefits for patients with various respiratory conditions, providing adequate support without requiring intubation. Let's explore how each method is crucial in improving patient outcomes and enhancing respiratory therapy.
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation (NIPPV)

Acute Respiratory Failure-IV

Acute Respiratory Failure-IV

Respiratory failure can manifest suddenly or gradually, characterized by a rapid decline in PaO2 and a rapid rise in PaCO2. This situation indicates a severe respiratory problem that may quickly become a life-threatening emergency. One of the early signs of hypoxemic Acute Respiratory Failure (ARF) is a change in mental status due to the brain's sensitivity to oxygen levels and changes in acid-base balance. Symptoms such as restlessness, confusion, and agitation suggest inadequate oxygen...

Mechanical Ventilation I: Indication and Settings

Mechanical Ventilation I: Indication and Settings

Mechanical ventilation is a life-saving technique for managing acute respiratory failure and other respiratory complications. The process involves using a machine known as a ventilator to supply oxygen to the lungs and assist in removing carbon dioxide. It serves as a bridge to long-term mechanical ventilation or a temporary measure until ventilatory support is discontinued. The ventilator can maintain this function for a prolonged period, providing critical support for patients until they can...

Mechanical Ventilation II: Invasive Ventilation

Mechanical Ventilation II: Invasive Ventilation

Ventilators are essential medical equipment used to aid patients with respiratory difficulties. Their primary function is to assist or replace spontaneous breathing by providing mechanical ventilation. There are two general classes of mechanical ventilators: negative-pressure and positive-pressure ventilators.
Negative-Pressure Ventilators
Negative-pressure ventilators create a vacuum around the chest or body to draw air into the lungs, simulating breathing. This method does not require an...

Acute Respiratory Failure-V

Acute Respiratory Failure-V

The treatment for acute respiratory failure varies based on factors like the underlying cause, overall health, and severity. A collaborative healthcare team is essential for early detection, often through arterial blood gas analysis. Identifying the cause is the primary goal, with treatment strategies adjusted for ventilation/perfusion (V/Q) mismatch, shunting, or diffusion impairment.
Ensure that patients are monitored continuously for their response to therapy, including changes in...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

The authors reply.

Critical care medicine·2026

Same author

A Qualitative Multicenter Study of Participant Experiences With an App-Based Mindfulness Intervention (Lift 2) for Critical Illness Survivors.

Critical care explorations·2026

Same author

Blueprint 2: A self-directed mobile adaptive coping skills intervention to improve psychological distress symptoms among cardiorespiratory failure survivors study protocol.

Contemporary clinical trials·2026

Same author

Improving Racial Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening Uptake: A Mixed-Methods Study of a Centralized Program.

Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN·2026

Same author

Patient and Clinician Perspectives on Chronic Pain Communication in Advanced Kidney Disease.

Journal of the American Geriatrics Society·2026

Same author

Development and usability testing of a Spanish version of a mobile app-based adaptive coping skills intervention for critical illness survivors: Blueprint en español.

Annals of the American Thoracic Society·2026

Same journal

A Pragmatic Score to Unmask Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease and Pulmonary Capillary Hemangiomatosis Among Group 1 Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension.

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine·2026

Same journal

Moving to better COPD care-changes to and challenges for GOLD.

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine·2026

Same journal

Identification of non-ventilated, non-perfused regions using CT-derived lung boundaries and EIT.

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine·2026

Same journal

Granulomatous Lymphocytic Interstitial Lung Disease in Common Variable Immunodeficiency-like Disorder.

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine·2026

Same journal

From Idiopathic Pulmonary Hemosiderosis to ENaC Channelopathy: A Novel SCNN1G Mutation.

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine·2026

Same journal

Bronchoscopic evaluation of human airway surface liquid pH.

American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine·2026

See all related articles

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 1, 2026

Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Mouse

Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Mouse

Published on: October 24, 2018

Awake ECMO for ARDS: No Vent, No VILI, No Problem?

Elias Pratt¹, Christopher E Cox¹, R Scott Stephens²

¹Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care Medicine, Duke University, NC, Durham.

American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine

|June 30, 2026

Summary

No abstract available in PubMed .

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 1, 2026

Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Mouse

Veno-Venous Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation in a Mouse

Published on: October 24, 2018