The Role of PEEP in Enhancing Oxygenation: A Detailed Exploration Through Fick’s Law

Introduction Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) is a cornerstone in the management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation, especially in cases of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) and other forms of respiratory…

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The Critical Role of Proper Ventilation: Challenges of Using a BVM with an ETT Tube

In the pre-hospital environment, paramedics often face the challenging task of managing a patient's airway under less-than-ideal conditions. Among the various tools at their disposal, the bag-valve-mask (BVM) connected to…

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