Publications by authors named "P Perez-Teran"

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.
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Objective: To assess the changes in lung aeration and respiratory effort generated by two different spontaneous breathing trial (SBT): T-piece (T-T) vs pressure support ventilation (PSV).

Design: Prospective, interventionist and randomized study.

Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Hospital del Mar.

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Background: Several measurements have been used to predict the success of weaning from mechanical ventilation; however, their efficacy varies in different studies. In recent years, diaphragmatic ultrasound has been used for this purpose. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of diaphragmatic ultrasound in predicting the success of weaning from mechanical ventilation.

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Background: Diaphragm fiber atrophy has been evidenced after short periods of mechanical ventilation (MV) and related to critical illness-associated diaphragm weakness. Atrophy is described as a decrease in diaphragm fiber cross-sectional area (CSA) in human diaphragm biopsy, but human samples are still difficult to obtain in clinics. In recent years, ultrasound has become a useful tool in intensive care to evaluate diaphragm anatomy.

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