Resolving persistent air leaks associated with autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome using one-way endobronchial valves: report of cases.

Background: Autosomal dominant hyper-IgE syndrome (AD-HIES) is a rare genetic syndrome that alters typical post-operative wound healing. AD-HIES patients are prone to develop persistent air leaks (PALs) due to bronchopleural fistulas. This report is unique in that it describes a novel approach to managing PALs in this complex population.

Impact of a Mechanical Ventilation Curriculum on Respiratory Therapist Recognition of Patient-Ventilator Asynchrony.

Background: Respiratory therapists (RTs) play a crucial role in managing mechanically ventilated patients, such as addressing patient-ventilator asynchronies that may contribute to patient harm. Waveform analysis is integral to the evaluation of patient-ventilator asynchronies; despite this, no published studies have assessed the ability of practicing RTs to interpret ventilator waveform abnormalities.

Methods: The study took place between June 2017-February 2019.