There is a well-recognised importance for personalising mechanical ventilation settings to
protect the lungs and the diaphragm for each individual patient. Measurement of …

Abstract Setting the proper level of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is a cornerstone
of lung protective ventilation. PEEP keeps the alveoli open at the end of expiration, thus …

Background Respiratory mechanics is a key element to monitor mechanically ventilated
patients and guide ventilator settings. Besides the usual basic assessments, some more …

Background: Extubation failure (EF) can lead to an increased chance of ventilator-
associated pneumonia, longer hospital stays, and a higher mortality rate. This study aimed …

Rationale: Although noninvasive ventilation (NIV) may prevent reintubation in patients at
high risk of extubation failure in ICUs, this oxygenation strategy has not been specifically …

OBJECTIVES: Obesity is a risk factor for severe coronavirus disease 2019 and might play a
role in its pathophysiology. It is unknown whether body mass index is related to clinical …

Purpose The aim was to verify the impact of obesity on the long-term outcome of patients
with severe SARS-CoV-2 ARDS. Materials and methods The retrospective study included …

Purpose Although noninvasive ventilation (NIV) may reduce reintubation in patients with
acute hypoxemic respiratory failure following abdominal surgery, this strategy has not been …

Background Non-invasive ventilation (NIV) and oxygen therapy (high-flow nasal oxygen
[HFNO] or standard oxygen) following extubation have never been compared in critically ill …

Currently, pneumonia caused by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a pandemic.
To date, there is no specific antiviral treatment for the disease, and universal access to the …