ventilator circuit

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ventilator circuit

The external or internal pneumatic delivery component of a mechanical ventilator.

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The inclusion criteria for this study were having nebulisers in the ICU at the time of audit that had been used within a ventilator circuit attached to an endotracheal or a tracheostomy tube.

Contamination of nebulisers and surrounding air at the bedside of mechanically ventilated patients

Effect of ventilator circuit changes on ventilator-associated pneumonia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Ventilator-associated pneumonia: a review of the clinically relevant challenges in diagnosis and prevention

In the United Kingdom, reusable ventilator circuits were also identified as the cause of a B.

Contaminated ventilator air flow sensor linked to Bacillus cereus colonization of newborns

Each mannequin was equipped with the following: a cuffed tracheostomy tube, ventilator circuit with in-line suction catheter, electrocardiogram leads, right-sided chest tube with a collecting unit, indwelling urinary catheter, a percutaneous endogastric tube, a peripherally-inserted central catheter, and a finger-probe pulse oximeter.

Use of high fidelity human simulation to teach physical therapist decision-making skills for the intensive care setting

None of these studies identified a greater risk of VAP when extending ventilator circuit change intervals beyond 2 days (Han et al 2001; Lien et al 2001; Fink et al 1998; Kotilainen and Keroak 1997; Hess et al 1995).

Three versus seven day circuit changes of humidified oxygen circuitry: a feasibility study

She testified that she checked the ventilator circuit before leaving the patient that morning and that it was "functioning properly.

MO:Ventilator Disconnected for 45 Minutes: $2 Million Verdict in Products Liability & Neg. Suit

2] formation under clinical conditions in a continuous flow neonatal ventilator circuit.

Nitrogen dioxide formation during inhaled nitric oxide therapy

2AARC Evidence Based Guidelines, Care of the Ventilator Circuit and Its Relation to Ventilator Associated Pneumonia.

Teleflex to Focus on Patient Safety at American Association of Respiratory Care Conference

Tenders are invited for Disposable Ventilator Circuit

Disposable Ventilator Circuit

In volume-controlled ventilation, a set volume of gas is delivered by the ventilator into the ventilator circuit.

Comparison of actual tidal volume in neonatal lung model volume control ventilation using three ventilators

Recommendations included establishing an oral care protocol, routine subglottic suctioning, HOB elevation 30[degrees]-45[degrees], and reducing the frequency of ventilator circuit changes.

Using evidence-based practice to reduce ventilator associated pneumonia

Trach-Assist ([R])isdesigned to significantly reduce the need for ventilator circuit changes.

Mergenet Medical Launches Trach-Assist[R] First Airway Secretion Management System of Its Kind