Breath Stacking: Ventilator Management

Identification and Management of Breath Stacking on the Ventilator
Joseph Esherick, M.D., FAAFP, FHM
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Mechanical ventilation (MV) is necessary for sustaining life among patients experiencing respiratory failure, cardiopulmonary arrest, severe neuromuscular disorders, upper airway obstruction, and those with unprotected airways. While mechanical ventilation can save lives, reduce mortality and lower healthcare costs, breath stacking…
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