THE TREATMENT OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY FAILURE IN EXPERIMENTAL FAT EMBOLISM

Abstract

This work was undertaken to investigate effectiveness of various therapeutic trials in experimental and clinical respiratory distress. Using an experimental model of fat embolism, continuous positive pressure breathing, intermittent positive pressure breathing, oxygen, and corticosteroid have been evaluated. Continuous positive pressure breathing has provided better oxygenation at lower minute ventilation than intermittent positive pressure breathing. The use of oxygen does not appear to be beneficial in these experimental animals. Corticosteroids have been valuable in the treatment of clinical fat embolism but have not improved results in experimental animals.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 15, 1968
Accession Number
AD0678595

Entities

People

  • David G. Ashbaugh

Organizations

  • University of Colorado Boulder

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Airway Management
  • Arteries
  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular Diseases
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Embolism And Thrombosis
  • Fatty Acids
  • Health Services
  • Hemorrhagic Shock
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Lung Diseases
  • Oleic Acid
  • Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
  • Veins
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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