Pulmonary Hypertension
Data on pulmonary hypertension discussed by researchers at National Cardiovascular Center
Published in Drug Week, June 25th, 2010
Data detailed in 'Effects of open lung approach policy on mechanical ventilation duration in postoperative patients with chronic thromboembolism with pulmonary hypertension: a case-matched study' have been presented. According to a study from Osaka, Japan, "Patients with chronic thromboembolism with pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) often develop severe hypoxaemia after pulmonary thromboendarterectomy. There is reluctance to apply high positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to those patients, whereas high PEEP is important for acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure due to alveolar collapse."
"Open lung approach (OLA) policy, a combination of recruitment manoeuvre and PEEP...
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Source: Drug Week (2010-06-25)
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