Publications by authors named "Jorge Ravelo-Barba"
Switches in non-invasive respiratory support strategies during acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: Need to monitoring from a retrospective observational study.
Francisco José Parrilla-Gómez Judith Marin-Corral Andrea Castellví-Font Purificación Pérez-Terán Lucía Picazo Jorge Ravelo-Barba
Med Intensiva (Engl Ed)
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the patterns and outcomes of using combined non-invasive respiratory support (NIRS) in patients with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) at an intensive care unit.
- The research found that patients switching from High-Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) to Non-Invasive Ventilation (NIV) experienced higher failure rates, while switching from NIV to HFNC led to improved respiratory status.
- The results suggest that specific switching strategies, like performing fewer transitions, can significantly influence patient mortality and length of hospital stay.