Prophylactic Use of High-Frequency Percussive Ventilation in Patients with Inhalation Injury,

Abstract

Death and the incidence of pneumonia are significantly increased in burn patients with inhalation injury, despite application of conventional ventilatory support techniques. The effect of high-frequency percussive ventilation on mortality rate, incidence of pulmonary infection, and barotrauma were studied in 54 burn patients with documented inhalation injury admitted between March 1987 and September 1990 as compared to an historic cohort treated between 1980 and 1984. All patients satisfied clinical criteria for mechanical ventilation. High-frequency percussive ventilation was initiated within 24 hours of intubation. The patients' mean age and burn size were 32.2 years and 47.8%, respectively (ranges, 15 to 88 years; 0% to 90%).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA251649

Entities

People

  • Arthur D. Mason Jr.
  • Loring W. Rue Iii
  • Theresa A. Graves
  • William F. McManus
  • William G. Cioffi Jr.

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

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Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
  • Airway Management
  • Burns
  • Health Services
  • Lung Diseases
  • Medical Personnel
  • Respiration Disorders
  • Respiratory Physiological Phenomena
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Auditory Neuroscience/Auditory Physiology.
  • Trauma or Military Medicine