Mechanical Ventilation
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UK trial finds propofol remains preferred ICU sedation agent
The recent A2B trial found that neither dexmedetomidine nor clonidine are superior to propofol and may increase risks of agitation and bradycardia.
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CMS decision positively impacts the future of home ventilation coverage
CMS recently released a decision on coverage for noninvasive ventilation devices for patients with COPD, a process that CHEST has been closely involved in.
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For the neuromuscular disease community, ventilation coverage victory doesn’t carry over
Patient advocate Spero Koulouras said he believes CMS home ventilation coverage criteria for patients with disorders such as ALS are still ambiguous enough that private insurers have interpreted them to deny and delay coverage.
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Data support early prone positioning for patients with COVID-19 on mechanical ventilation
Viren Kaul, MD, FCCP, said a recent observational study adds to the body of literature clarifying the optimal timing of prone positioning in this population.
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NPV vs NIPPV
Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) is a ventilation modality that supports breathing by using mechanically assisted breaths without the need for intubation or a surgical airway. NIV is divided into two main […]
