Physiologic Effects of Nasal Aspiration and Nasopharyngeal Suctioning on Infants With Viral Bronchiolitis

Statistical analysis is an important part of the research process. Researchers are advised to include a statistician from the moment that the study is being…

BACKGROUND: Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) devices are widely used in clinical settings, yet the performance characteristics of these devices remain relatively unknown. This study compared…

The purpose of peer review is to evaluate the scientific merit of the submitted work and to assess suitability for publication. This process is intended…

BACKGROUND: Patients receiving mechanical ventilation commonly experience sleep fragmentation. The present meta-analysis compared the effects of pressure controlled ventilation (PCV) and pressure support ventilation (PSV)…

Obesity is increasing in prevalence worldwide and carries a theoretical increased risk of morbidity and mortality in critical illness, including hypercoagulability, thrombosis, and renal dysfunction.…

In ARDS, several prolonged sessions of prone position (PP) can improve survival.1 The major reason for proning patients is hypoxemia.2,3 Pulmonary edema increases the lung…

BACKGROUND: Previous studies that evaluated mortality in elderly subjects who received mechanical ventilation had conflicting results. The aim of this systematic review was to evaluate…

BACKGROUND: Tracheostomy in patients who are critically ill is generally performed due to prolonged mechanical ventilation and expected extubation failure. However, tracheostomy criteria and ideal…

BACKGROUND: In recent years, mechanical power (MP) has emerged as an important concept that can significantly impact outcomes from mechanical ventilation. Several individual components of…

BACKGROUND: The nasal cannula is widely regarded as a safe and effective means of administering low- and high-flow oxygen to patients irrespective of their age.…