Friedman J, Assar SM. 22(2). 97 - 102. (Journal Article)
Abstract
Mechanical ventilation is machine-delivered flow of gases to both oxygenate and ventilate a patient who is unable to maintain physiological gas exchange, and positive-pressure ventilation (PPV) is the primary means of delivering invasive mechanical ventilation. The authors review invasive mechanical ventilation to give the Special Operations Force (SOF) medic a comprehensive conceptual understanding of a core application of critical care medicine.
Keywords: Mechanical Ventilation; invasive ventilation; ventilator; portable ventilator