Publications by authors named "Romina A Pratto"
Background: The evidence regarding benefits of high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) in patients with COVID-19 is controversial. The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of HFNC in comparison with standard oxygen therapy on the frequency of endotracheal intubation at 28 d in subjects with acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF) secondary to SARS-CoV-2 infection.
Methods: A retrospective, age- and sex-matched-paired, cohort study was conducted in subjects with moderate-to-severe AHRF.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aims to validate a new algorithm that detects asynchronies in patient-ventilator interactions, particularly focusing on reverse-triggering (RT) in ARDS patients.
- - The algorithm classifies breaths into categories like normal, RT (with/without breath stacking), and double-triggering, using data from two sets of breath recordings: one analyzed visually using esophageal pressure signals and the other through expert opinion on flow and airway pressure.
- - Results show high diagnostic accuracy (0.92 and 0.96) and strong agreement with expert evaluations, indicating the algorithm is effective in identifying clinically significant asynchronies related to RT.
Background: High-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) enables delivery of humidified gas at high flow while controlling the F . Although its use is growing in patients with acute respiratory failure, little is known about the impact of HFNC on lung volume. Therefore, we aimed to assess lung volume changes in healthy subjects at different flows and positions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction And Objectives: The Dizziness Handicap Inventory is a useful tool for quantifying self-perceived handicap in patients with vertigo, dizziness or unsteadiness and its impact on daily living activities. The Dizziness Handicap Inventory identifies functional, physical and emotional disorders related to balance disturbance. Our objective was to cross-culturally adapt the Peninsular Spanish version of the Dizziness Handicap Inventory for use in Argentina and validate the adapted Argentinian version.
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