April - 2013
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Lower tidal volume strategy (3 ml/kg) combined with extracorporeal CO2 removal versus ‘conventional’ protective ventilation (6 ml/kg) in severe ARDS - The prospective randomized Xtravent-studyThomas Bein, Steffen Weber-Carstens, Anton Goldmann, et al Int Care Med, 2013, 39:847–856 This page is only available to Crit-IQ subscribers. To view the rest of this review and gain access to our vast array of critical care teaching tools including podcasts, vodcasts, modules, exam preparation tools, teaching aids and much more, login here, or Become a Member to register |
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The rationale of this study is the post-hoc analysis of the ARDSNet low Vt study, reporting that the lower the plat pressure the better the chance of survival. The extension of this is very low Vt (3ml/kg) with an extracorporeal CO2 removal system to deal with hypercapnia and acidosis. The...