Mechanically ventilated patients exhibit decreased particle flow in exhaled breath as compared to normal breathing patients.

Ellen BrobergJesper AndreassonMohammed FakhroAnna-Carin OlinDarcy E WagnerSnejana HyllénSandra Lindstedt

Published in: ERJ open research (2020)

We have established the feasibility of the PExA device. Particles could be collected and analysed. We observed lower PFR from MV compared to NB. High PFR during MV may be due to more frequent opening and closing of the airways, known to be harmful to the lung. Online use of the PExA device might be used to monitor and personalise settings for mechanical ventilation to lower the risk of lung damage.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
mechanical ventilation
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
intensive care unit
chronic kidney disease
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
social media
cystic fibrosis
oxidative stress
patient reported outcomes
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