50 results match your criteria: "Percutaneous Transtracheal Jet Ventilation"

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  • Managing unexpected difficult airways in anesthesia poses significant challenges.
  • Percutaneous transtracheal jet ventilation is a reliable emergency technique for short-term oxygen and ventilation in these situations.
  • Regular training in both technical and non-technical skills is crucial for patient safety, especially considering potential postoperative complications like laryngeal edema after neck surgery or radiation therapy.
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  • Sepsis negatively affects capillary function and oxygen delivery, potentially worsening patient outcomes.
  • Lower levels of immunoglobulin G2 do not contribute to severe flu complications, suggesting other factors may play a role in flu severity.
  • New research indicates that intravenous immunoglobulin may provide brain protection during sepsis by blocking harmful immune responses such as complement activation and apoptosis. *
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Percutaneous Transtracheal Jet Ventilation with Various Upper Airway Obstruction.

Biomed Res Int

February 2016

Department of Anesthesiology, Yokohama City University Hospital, 3-9 Fukuura Kanazawa, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0004, Japan.

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  • A critical "cannot-ventilate, cannot-intubate" situation emphasizes the need for effective airway management techniques like transtracheal jet ventilation (TTJV), which requires specialized equipment.
  • This study aimed to compare the performance of TTJV using two devices: a manual jet ventilator (MJV) and an oxygen flush device from an anesthetic machine (AM), focusing on the impact of upper airway resistance (UAR).
  • Results showed that while UAR affected the forward flow during TTJV with the MJV, the AM did not deliver an adequate flow, indicating that the devices respond differently to changes in UAR.
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  • *Forty-eight emergency medicine providers practiced the technique on manikins and cadavers, achieving a 100% success rate on the first attempt, with specific timing metrics recorded.
  • *Results indicated minor variations in time taken to complete the stages of the procedure between manikins and cadavers, with significant statistical differences noted, suggesting the method's effectiveness in providing rapid oxygenation and airway access.
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Percutaneous transtracheal ventilation in an obstructed airway model in post-apnoeic sheep.

Br J Anaesth

December 2014

Centre for Translational Physiology, University of Otago, Wellington, New Zealand Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management, Wellington Hospital, Wellington, New Zealand

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  • - In emergency situations where intubation and oxygenation are not possible, the Ventrain(®) device is tested against the Manujet(®) for percutaneous transtracheal ventilation (PTV) in obstructed airways of anaesthetized sheep to assess their physiological performance.
  • - Results showed that both devices achieved quick re-oxygenation, but the Ventrain managed lower peak airway pressures and better minute ventilation compared to the Manujet, without causing barotrauma.
  • - The study suggests that the Ventrain is effective for stable oxygenation in critically obstructed airways, while the Manujet requires careful control to avoid complications; understanding these differences can guide the choice of ventilation method in
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  • The study explores the effectiveness of percutaneous transtracheal ventilation (PTV) in emergency situations where traditional ventilation fails, specifically by measuring tidal volumes (VTs) and airway pressure (Paw) using different catheter sizes.
  • Researchers tested various catheter sizes (14G to 20G) in both high-flow oxygen and manual ventilation models simulating complete and incomplete airway obstruction, with specific flow rates and inspiratory/expiratory timing.
  • Results indicated that larger catheter sizes resulted in higher tidal volumes during manual ventilation, while high-flow ventilation showed increased airway pressure but lower tidal volumes, likely due to a PEEP effect linked to the high flow rates.
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  • A study evaluated the effectiveness of a conventional ventilator compared to a jet ventilator in generating tidal volume (V(T)) during percutaneous transtracheal ventilation (PTV) using a lung model.
  • The jet ventilator produced significantly larger tidal volumes when the catheter was directed towards the lung, while the conventional ventilator showed consistent tidal volumes regardless of catheter positioning.
  • The findings suggest that while the jet ventilator requires high pressure and optimal catheter direction for effectiveness, the conventional ventilator can provide adequate ventilation in emergency situations.
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[Invasive airway management update 2011].

Anasthesiol Intensivmed Notfallmed Schmerzther

September 2011

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  • * Current percutaneous tracheostomy methods are based on Seldinger's principle, and while the Blue Dolphin Kit is safe and feasible, it doesn't show a clear edge over existing options.
  • * There's no strong evidence recommending early tracheostomy (within 8 days) for patients on mechanical ventilation, but experimental methods using small bore catheters offer potential benefits in reducing barotrauma risk during emergency ventilation.
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  • Researchers tested a self-made device for emergency transtracheal ventilation in a situation where traditional intubation and ventilation weren’t possible, using a three-way stopcock and an oxygen supply.
  • The study involved two groups of pigs of different weights, and each animal underwent ventilatory support using this device under controlled conditions.
  • Results showed that while all animals had good oxygenation, only the lighter pigs achieved satisfactory ventilation, indicating that effectiveness may be impacted by body weight.
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  • This case series presents two instances of managing severe airway obstruction following carotid endarterectomy.
  • In the first instance, a Laryngeal Mask Airway (LMA) was successfully used to restore ventilation.
  • In the second case, the LMA failed, requiring more invasive techniques, including percutaneous transtracheal jet ventilation and endotracheal intubation through direct laryngoscopy.*
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  • Percutaneous transtracheal jet ventilation (PTJV) is a viable method for ventilating both adults and children, but there are debates about the effectiveness of using a resuscitation bag for this purpose.
  • The study tested various ventilation methods using a 14-gauge catheter and compared flow rates from resuscitation bags, wall oxygen, tank oxygen, and a jet ventilator.
  • Results showed that resuscitation bags produced very low flow rates, with only wall oxygen at maximum capacity and the jet ventilator yielding sufficient flow rates for effective ventilation.
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  • - The study evaluated the use of percutaneous trans-tracheal jet ventilation (PTJV) as an alternative ventilation method during airway surgeries, specifically looking at the impact of body mass index (BMI) on ventilation effectiveness.
  • - Conducted on 42 patients undergoing micro-laryngeal surgery, results showed a strong correlation between BMI and arterial carbon dioxide levels (PaCO2), indicating that BMI influenced ventilation outcomes.
  • - PTJV proved to be an effective method for maintaining gas exchange in patients with low BMI, providing a clear surgical field and reducing risks associated with other ventilation methods.
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  • - Invasive airway management techniques are essential when non-invasive methods, like endotracheal intubation or bag-valve-mask ventilation, do not work for difficult airway situations.
  • - For children, there are various devices available for transtracheal jet ventilation, while cricothyrotomy is considered the best method for adults.
  • - Although percutaneous tracheostomy might be a feasible option for experienced doctors, there is still a lack of solid scientific evidence supporting its use in emergency airway situations.
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Percutaneous transtracheal emergency ventilation during respiratory arrest: comparison of the oxygen flow modulator with a hand-triggered emergency jet injector in an animal model.

Am J Emerg Med

July 2006

Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital, 34840 Istanbul, Turkey, and Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University of Jena, Germany.

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  • The study investigated the effectiveness of the oxygen flow modulator versus a hand-triggered emergency jet injector for emergency ventilation in a simulated respiratory arrest using anesthetized pigs.
  • After stopping ventilation and letting blood oxygen levels drop below 70%, each device was tested for 10 minutes in a random order.
  • Results showed both devices successfully achieved pulmonary resuscitation, but the hand-triggered injector resulted in lower carbon dioxide levels compared to the oxygen flow modulator.
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  • Three artificial ventilation methods were studied during laryngeal tumor removal in 340 patients: volumetric, high-frequency injection, and high-frequency percutaneous transtracheal jet ventilations.
  • The study assessed respiration and circulation parameters under general anesthesia and local airways anesthesia using a Stortz laryngoscope.
  • Results showed that high-frequency percutaneous ventilation had notable advantages, such as reducing aspiration risks and maintaining stable gas exchange and blood circulation, especially in patients with laryngeal stenosis or high hemorrhage risk.
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  • The study aimed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of percutaneous transtracheal jet ventilation (PTJV) for patients with difficult airways, focusing on those undergoing procedures related to head and neck cancer.
  • In a retrospective review of 43 PTJV procedures on 33 patients, the average duration was 43 minutes with high oxygen saturation levels maintained, and only a low rate of complications was observed.
  • The findings suggest that PTJV is a safe and efficient ventilation method, particularly in preoperative patients who may later become challenging to intubate, potentially reducing the need for tracheotomy.
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  • Primary tracheostomy is used when patients are expected to have a difficult airway, especially if less invasive methods have failed.
  • A study over 22 months showed that 11 patients avoided primary tracheostomy by using transtracheal catheters and jet ventilation, ensuring they received enough oxygen during intubation.
  • This alternative method has now become a standard practice in the hospital for managing difficult airways.
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  • The text discusses two cases of severe upper airway obstruction due to supraglottic edema from adult epiglottitis and Ludwig's angina.
  • In both cases, traditional airway intubation techniques failed initially, but percutaneous transtracheal jet ventilation (PTJV) successfully aided intubation by enhancing visibility of the glottis.
  • The authors recommend considering PTJV as an important emergency procedure for severe airway blockages related to supraglottic edema.
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  • Subcutaneous emphysema and pneumothorax, though rare, can happen during percutaneous transtracheal jet ventilation, especially if there's an obstruction or problem with the tracheal catheter.
  • The technique is preferred for laryngeal laser surgery due to its benefits, like reducing the risk of airway fires and providing a clear surgical field.
  • However, this case highlights that even with precautions like using a teflon catheter, serious complications can still arise from unintended laser damage during surgery.
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Unanticipated difficult airway in anesthetized patients: prospective validation of a management algorithm.

Anesthesiology

May 2004

Service d' Anesthésie Réanimation, Hôpital Henri-Mondor, 51 Avenue du Maréchal de Lattre-de-Tassigny, 94100 Créteil Cedex, France.

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  • - The study aimed to evaluate a specific algorithm for managing unexpected difficult airways in anesthesia, involving training for anesthesiologists on its use over an 18-month period.
  • - The algorithm included using a gum elastic bougie and Intubating Laryngeal Mask Airway (ILMA) for cases where traditional intubation failed, with 100 unexpected difficult airway cases documented.
  • - Results showed that all but two patients were successfully ventilated, demonstrating that the algorithm was effective for resolving most difficulties associated with unanticipated airway management.
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  • The study evaluates a new oxygen flow modulator for emergency ventilation against a traditional hand-triggered jet injector in a controlled experiment involving six anesthetized pigs.
  • Both devices were assessed for their impact on oxygen (PaO2) and carbon dioxide (PaCO2) levels while maintaining similar ventilation rates and pressure settings.
  • Results showed no significant difference in oxygen levels between the devices, but the hand-triggered injector led to higher carbon dioxide levels, indicating comparable efficacy of the new device.
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