Mechanical Ventilation

master's thesis

• Title (croatian): Mehanička ventilacija
• Author: Sabina Deovic
• Mentor: Dinko Tonković (mentor)
• Committee member: Dinko Tonković (predsjednik povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Slobodan Mihaljević (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Daniela Bandić Pavlović (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; School of Medicine; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2021-10-19, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: BIOMEDICINE AND HEALTHCARE; Clinical Medical Sciences; Anesthesiology and Reanimatology

Abstract

Mechanical ventilation is a revolutionary technology that has been a critical lifesaving measure in many conditions. Mechanical ventilation is a therapeutic method in which respiration is artificially stimulated. A device, which is responsible for moving gas into and out of the lungs, is connected to the patient. This therapeutic method has recently become more relevant in society and media in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic. Uses of mechanical ventilation may be beneficial for a vast and... More diverse array of cases. However, mechanical ventilation, itself, does not reverse any underlying disease and can potentially harm the patient on it. Mechanical ventilation is a very complex technology, and it requires a well-trained and knowledgeable team of physicians, nurses, and technicians to ensure effective use and patient safety. The purpose of this review paper is to provide the reader with a simplified and brief explanation of important topics within the very complex concept of mechanical ventilation. This review paper will explore general concepts of mechanical ventilation, including the definitions of various pressures, mechanical breath generation, the types of ventilation, ventilator modes, positive-end expiratory pressure, monitoring a ventilated patient, the process of weaning, indications, complications, and finally, mechanical ventilation and its relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. Less

Abstract (croatian)

Mehanička ventilacija je revolucionarna tehnologija koja je bila kritična mjera spašavanja života u mnogim uvjetima. Mehanička ventilacija je terapijska metoda u kojoj se umjetno stimulira disanje. Uređaj, koji je odgovoran za premještanje zrak u pluća i iz njih, povezan je s pacijentom. Ova terapijska metoda nedavno je postala relevantnija u društvu i medijima u okruženju pandemije COVID-19. Upotreba mehaničke ventilacije može biti korisna za širok i raznolik niz slučajeva. Međutim,... More mehanička ventilacija, sama po sebi, ne preokreće nijednu temeljnu bolest i potencijalno može naškoditi pacijentu na njoj. Mehanička ventilacija vrlo je složena tehnologija i zahtijeva dobro obučen i obrazovan tim liječnika, medicinskih sestara i tehničara kako bi se osigurala učinkovita uporaba i sigurnost pacijenata. Svrha ovog pregleda je pružiti čitatelju pojednostavljena i kratka objašnjenja važnih tema unutar vrlo složenog koncepta mehaničke ventilacije. Ovaj pregledni rad istražit će opće koncepte mehaničke ventilacije, uključujući definicije različitih pritisaka, mehaničku kratku generaciju, vrste ventilacije, načine ventilacije, tlak pozitivnog izdisaja, praćenje ventiliranog pacijenta, proces odvikavanja, indikacije, komplikacije i na kraju, mehaničku ventilaciju i njezin odnos s pandemijom COVID-19. Less

• Keywords: Mechanical ventilation; Ventilator Modes; Weaning; Positive-end expiratory pressure; COVID-19
• Keywords (croatian): Mehanička ventilacija; načini rada ventilatora; odvikavanje od kisika; pozitivni tlak na kraju izdisaja; COVID-19
• Language: english
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:105:283322
• Study programme: Title: Medicine (in English language); Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: doktor/doktorica medicine (doktor/doktorica medicine)
• Type of resource: Text
• File origin: Born digital
• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2022-12-19 08:55:26