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High frequency jet ventilation in fat embolism syndrome
Author(s) -
LEE A.,
Simpson D.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2044.1986.tb12961.x
Subject(s) - medicine , ventilation (architecture) , sedation , jet ventilation , pulmonary embolism , jet (fluid) , anesthesia , intermittent positive pressure ventilation , fat embolism syndrome , fat embolism , cardiology , mechanical ventilation , mechanics , meteorology , airway , physics
Summary The use of high frequency jet ventilation in the management of a patient with fat embolism syndrome is described. Its principal advantage over conventional intermittent positive pressure ventilation is a reduction in the amount of sedation necessary.