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01.04.2013 | Poster presentation
Effect of extracorporeal CO2 removal on respiratory rate in spontaneously breathing patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation
verfasst von:
E Spinelli, S Crotti, L Zacchetti, N Bottino, V Berto, R Russo, M Chierichetti, A Protti, L Gattinoni
Erschienen in:
Critical Care
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Sonderheft 2/2013
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Excerpt
During severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) tachypnea, as a consequence of respiratory acidosis, and airflow limitation, due to small airway obstruction, lead to lung hyperinflation, respiratory distress and gas exchange impairment. Invasive mechanical ventilation could worsen lung hyperinflation and produce a vicious circle. We investigated whether increasing extracorporeal carbon dioxide removal (ECCO2 Cl) could reduce the respiratory rate (RR), so prolonging time for lung emptying and allowing resolution of hyperinflation. …