Mechanical power normalized to aerated lung predicts noninvasive ventilation failure and death and contributes to the benefits of proning in COVID-19 hypoxemic respiratory failure

ConclusionsIn the framework of PPPM, early bedside MPWAL calculation may provide added value to predict response to NIV and guide subsequent therapeutic choices i.e. prone position adoption during NIV or upgrading to invasive ventilation, to reduce hazardous MPWAL delivery, prevent VILI progression and improve clinical outcomes in COVID-19-related AHRF.
Source: EPMA Journal - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research