Routine measurements of total respiratory compliance provide a simple, noninvasive monitoring tool for patients treated with mechanical ventilation. This monitoring technique detects bronchospasm, increased secretions, and atelectasis, and it evaluates the result of treatment. The procedures described use pressure-volume measurements to allow early detection of respiratory complications and to aid in the evaluation of treatment modes.
Get full access to this article
View all access options for this article.
References
1.
LendholmCE, OllmanB, SnyderJ, MillenE, GrenvikA: Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy in critical care medicine. Crit Care Med2:250, 1974.
2.
BarrettCR, VecchioneJJJr, BellALJr: Flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopy for airway management during acute respiratory failure. Am Rev Resp Dis109:429, 1974.
3.
ZwillichCW, PiersonDJ, CreahCE, SuttonE, PettyTL: Complications of assisted ventilation: a prospective study of 354 consecutive episodes. Am J Med57:161, 1974.
4.
ScogginCH, SahnSA, LakshminarayanS: Status asthmaticus requiring assisted ventilation. Chest68:426a, 1975.
5.
BoneRC: Pressure-volume measurements in patients with acute pulmonary failure. Clin Res23:501a, 1975.
6.
BoneRC: Change in compliance before and after treatment of pulmonary edema. Chest68:403a, 1975.
7.
SakladM, PaliottaJ: A nomogram for the correction of needed gases during artificial ventilation. Anesthesiol29:150, 1968.
8.
MeadJ: Mechanical properties of lungs. Physiol Rev41:281, 1961.
9.
DemersRR, SakladM: Respiratory mechanics: a theoretical and empirical approach. Resp Care20:741, 1975.
10.
SchibanoffJM, CuomoAJ: The role of broncho-fiberscopy with saline lavage in the treatment of respiratory failure. Chest68:425a, 1975.
11.
FrameP: Selective catheterization of the left main-stem bronchus. Am Rev Resp Dis111:892a, 1975.
