Francesca Rubulotta, Lluis Blanch Torra, Kuban D Naidoo, Hatem Soliman Aboumarie, Lufuno R Mathivha, Abdulrahman Y Asiri, Leonardo Sarlabous Uranga, Sabri Soussi
Mechanical ventilation (MV) has played a crucial role in the medical field, particularly in anesthesia and in critical care medicine (CCM) settings. MV has evolved significantly since its inception over 70 years ago and the future promises even more advanced technology. In the past, ventilation was provided manually, intermittently, and it was primarily used for resuscitation or as a last resort for patients with severe respiratory or cardiovascular failure. The earliest MV machines for prolonged ventilatory support and oxygenation were large and cumbersome...
February 1, 2024: Anesthesia and Analgesia