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High frequency jet ventilation for severe haemoptysis during extracorporeal circulation
Author(s) -
Jongh R. De,
Vundelinckx G.,
Schroë H.,
Heylen R.
Publication year - 1995
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.1365-2044.1995.tb15099.x
Subject(s) - medicine , extracorporeal circulation , high frequency ventilation , fulminant , jet ventilation , ventilation (architecture) , jet (fluid) , extracorporeal , anesthesia , cardiology , surgery , mechanical ventilation , mechanics , mechanical engineering , airway , physics , engineering
Summary Two patients are described in whom fulminant haemoptysis occurred during extracorporeal circulation. The use of high frequency jet ventilation resulted in a dramatic decrease of blood loss from the tracheal tube, avoiding the need for more aggressive management.