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An overview of positive pressure ventilation
Article first published online: 19 MAR 2004
DOI: 10.1111/j.1534-6935.2004.04002.x
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Vassilev, E. and McMichael, M. (2004), An overview of positive pressure ventilation. Journal of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care, 14: 15–21. doi: 10.1111/j.1534-6935.2004.04002.x
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- Issue published online: 19 MAR 2004
- Article first published online: 19 MAR 2004
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Keywords:
- hypercapnia;
- hypoxemia;
- mechanical ventilation;
- PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure);
- pressure control;
- respiratory failure;
- volume control
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this article is to give the reader a brief overview of the indications for positive pressure ventilation (PPV).
Data sources: Current human and veterinary literature.
Summary: There are numerous indications for PPV in veterinary medicine. These include both pulmonary parenchymal disease and diseases that affect ventilation. When choosing PPV, a clinician must have a comprehensive understanding of the different ventilation mode options available and the physiologic effects of ventilation on the patient.
Conclusions: PPV is becoming more widely used in veterinary medicine and is improving the survival of animals with hypoxemic and hypercapnic respiratory failure.