independent lung ventilation


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in·de·pen·dent lung ven·ti·la·tion

(ILV) (in'dĕ-pen'dĕnt lŭng ven'ti-lā'shŭn)
A mode of mechanical ventilation.
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In cases where the pulmonary graft shows evidence of dysfunction independent lung ventilation must be considered a reasonable alterative.
Care of the successful lung transplant recipient
As always, when planning independent lung ventilation in the setting of a difficult airway, ventilation via a simpler technique should take precedence over insertion of a complex tube.
Difficult double-lumen tube placement due to laryngeal web
Also, there are pieces covering areas which are difficult to manage clinically, such as independent lung ventilation and extracorporeal life support, as well as an excellent section on various issues in neonatal and paediatric ventilation.
Mechanical Ventilation: Clinical Applications and Pathophysiology
Independent lung ventilation and High Frequency oscillation have been employed in the management of BPF and both are worthy of columns of their own.
I must emphasize that both independent lung ventilation and HFOV have some clinical utility in the ventilatory support of the patient with BPF, however the current thought is that one become more goal directed with these patients and work within the parameters of your individual practice model.
Bronchopleural fistula: a brief review

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