[Errors in performing artificial ventilation of the lungs in the wounded and casualties].

Under investigation in the clinics of the Military-Medical Academy there was a group of the wounded and casualties whose lungs were artificially ventilated. The systemic hemodynamics, indices of gas exchange and the acid-base condition were controlled. The invasive and non-invasive methods were used.

[Restrictions on use of prolonged and long-term artificial ventilation of the lungs in the wounded and casualties].

On the basis of an analysis of results of treatment of two groups of the wounded and casualties the authors render concrete indications and contraindications for prolonged and long-lasting artificial ventilation of the lungs.