CESAR: conventional ventilatory support vs extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe adult respiratory failure

CESAR: conventional ventilatory support vs extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe adult respiratory failure

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An estimated 350 adults develop severe, but potentially reversible respiratory failure in the UK annually. Current management uses intermittent positive pressure ventilation, but barotrauma, volutrauma and oxygen toxicity can prevent...

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Main Authors: Mugford Miranda, Killer Hilliary, Hibbert Clare, Hardy Pollyanna, Firmin Richard, Elbourne Diana, Clemens Felicity, Peek Giles J, Thalanany Mariamma, Tiruvoipati Ravin, Truesdale Ann, Wilson Andrew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-12-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/6/163

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