Ventilation Adjustment in ECT During COVID-19: Voluntary Hyperventilation is an Effective Strategy.

Aida de Arriba-ArnauAntònia Dalmau LlitjosVirginia SoriaJavier LabadJosé Manuel MenchónMikel Urretavizcaya

Published in: Neuropsychiatric disease and treatment (2021)

This modified ventilation protocol was effective during COVID-19, and it did not elicit significant side effects. In addition to avoiding vigorous BMV, it induced moderate hypocapnia, which has been tied to seizure optimization and less hypercapnia during the apnea period.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
mechanical ventilation
high glucose
obstructive sleep apnea
physical activity
randomized controlled trial
diabetic rats
high intensity
drug induced
intensive care unit
positive airway pressure
endothelial cells
oxidative stress
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation