Effect of the modified snorkel mask as noninvasive ventilatory support in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure due to COVID-19.

Raúl Montalvo Eyner Castro Janet Rojas Carlos Camargo Carina Ninahuanca

Published in: Canadian journal of respiratory therapy : CJRT = Revue canadienne de la therapie respiratoire : RCTR (2023)

Using the snorkel system resulted in an absolute mortality reduction of 11%, and recovery increased by 15% compared to the standard treatment system. Therefore, this device can be used as an acceptable alternative in the absence of mechanical ventilators.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation
coronavirus disease
sars cov
cardiovascular events
acute respiratory distress syndrome
intensive care unit
cardiovascular disease
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replacement therapy