Impact of endotracheal tube shortening on work of breathing in neonatal and pediatric in vitro lung models

ConclusionIn this in vitro lung model, endotracheal tube shortening had minimal effects on work of breathing. Moreover, the calculated percentage reduction of the total daily energy demand after endotracheal tube shortening was minimal.

Source: Pediatric Anesthesia - June 27, 2017 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Rebecca Mohr, J örg Thomas, Vincenzo Cannizzaro, Markus Weiss, Alexander R. Schmidt Tags: RESEARCH REPORT Source Type: research