Beademing van de kritisch zieke patiënt

Mechanical ventilation is a lifesaving intervention for patients with acute respiratory failure. In recent years, evidence has been published about the potential injurious effects of mechanical ventilation on the lungs as well as the diaphragm. Through additional diagnostics we gain more insight into respiratory physiology, which allows us to try and limit the detrimental effects where possible. There is a need for technology that can aid in determining heterogeneity of the lungs. More attention should be paid to the process of weaning from mechanical ventilation; by performing early additional diagnostics, more insight can be gained whether the patient is ventilated properly. Through systematic and high-technical analysis it is possible to wean patients, who are at risk of difficult weaning, from mechanical ventilation.

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