Respiratory failure in SARS-CoV-2 patients is characterized by the presence of hypoxemia and hypocapnia without relevant dyspnea. To date, the use of respiratory parameters other than PaO2/FiO2 ratio ...

The administration of a high FIO2 to COPD patients breathing spontaneously may result in hypercapnia, due to reversal of preexisting regional hypoxic pulmonary vasoconstriction, resulting in a greater ...

Background: While prophylactic surfactant is an evidence based treatment for infants less than 28 weeks gestation, problems occuring during administration including changes in arterial partial ...

Calculating the partial pressure of oxygen in arterial blood (PaO2) is an essential skill for medical professionals, especially in assessing a patient’s respiratory health. This article will provide a ...

Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a common cause of respiratory failure in patients in intensive care unit (ICU). The therapeutic value of glucocorticoids (GCs) in the ...