[Diaphragmatic dysfunction associated with invasive mechanical ventilation in critically ill adult patients].

Invasive mechanical ventilation (VMI) is a life support therapy that is not free of complications, such as ventilator induced diaphragmatic dysfunction, which is characterized by atrophy and weakness of the muscle. Interest in this pathology seems to be based on the association found with negative clinical results. The prevalence ranges between 29 and 80%, probably due to the variability between the different diagnostic methods and the time of evaluation.

Impact of implementing a protocol of respiratory care measures and optimization of mechanical ventilation in potential lung donors.

Objective: To describe the results from the implementation of a respiratory care and mechanical ventilation protocol on potential lung donors who met the conditions for procurement. The secondary objective is to compare the results with historical data.

Methods: This was a retrospective, observational study.

Safety of Positive Pressure Extubation Technique.

Background: Laboratory studies suggest applying positive pressure without endotracheal suction during cuff deflation and extubation. Although some studies reported better physiological outcomes (e.g.