Unveiling the Secrets of the Oscillator: Beginners Guide Part I
The NICUDoc · 10 Oct 2020 · 14 min
Summary
A beginner's explainer on high-frequency oscillatory ventilation in the NICU, covering how the oscillator works, how it differs from jet ventilation and why high frequency can reduce baro-, volu- and atelectotrauma. It walks through the main settings (mean airway pressure, amplitude and frequency) and using MAP-to-amplitude ratios to choose settings.
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