J Perianesth Nurs
August 2024
Purpose: The use of ultrasound in peripheral blocks has now become the gold standard. Ultrasound is a method that is easy to apply and most importantly does not carry any risk, and its only disadvantage is based on the skill and knowledge of the practitioner. Injury to vascular structures, which is the most common occurrence in peripheral block applications, has been significantly reduced by the use of ultrasound.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aim: This study aimed to investigate the effects of oxygen therapy using a high flow nasal cannula (HFNC) on patients diagnosed with COVID-19 Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (C-ARDS) by utilizing electrical impedance tomography (EIT)-based parameters.
Materials And Methods: Oxygen therapy was administered to the patients at two different flow rates and two different positions: T0-baseline measurements were taken in the supine position before any therapy was initiated. T1-HFNC was administered in the supine position with a flow rate of 30 L/min.