Mechanical ventilation is the most used short-term life support technique worldwide and is
applied daily for a diverse spectrum of indications, from scheduled surgical procedures to …

Severe pneumonia is associated with high mortality (short and long term), as well as
pulmonary and extrapulmonary complications. Appropriate diagnosis and early initiation of …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). The …

ABSTRACT A. ACUTE HYPERCAPNIC RESPIRATORY FAILURE A1. Acute Exacerbation of
COPD: Recommendations: NIV should be used in management of acute exacerbation of …

Noninvasive positive-pressure ventilation (NPPV) to treat acute respiratory failure has
expanded tremendously over the world in terms of the spectrum of diseases that can be …

Previously published guidelines are available that provide comprehensive
recommendations for detecting and preventing healthcare-associated infections. The intent …

These evidence-based guidelines have been produced after a systematic literature review
of a range of issues involving prevention, diagnosis and treatment of hospital-acquired …

BACKGROUND: Conflicting recommendations exist on whether high-flow nasal cannula
(HFNC) oxygen therapy should be administered to adult patients in critical care with acute …

After the institution of positive-pressure ventilation, the use of noninvasive ventilation (NIV)
through an interface substantially increased. The first technique was continuous positive …

Background “Zero-VAP” is a proposal for the implementation of a simultaneous multimodal
intervention in Spanish intensive care units (ICU) consisting of a bundle of ventilator …