Efficacy of flow-by during continuous positive airway pressure ventilation

S. Saito, H. Tokioka, F. Kosaka

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Abstract

We investigated clinically the differences in respiratory work of patients imposed by three modes of one ventilator: the flow-by system, the demand valve system, and the pressure support system. Inspiratory work using flow-by and pressure support systems was reduced sufficiently when compared to the demand valve system. Moreover, fluctuation of the airway pressure was minimal with the flow-by mode. These results suggest that the flow-by mode is beneficial to patients breathing spontaneously with continuous positive airway pressure.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)654-656
Number of pages3
JournalCritical care medicine
Volume18
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1990

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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