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View article: Feasibility of a Multi-Center Respiratory Therapist Endotracheal Intubation Study
Feasibility of a Multi-Center Respiratory Therapist Endotracheal Intubation Study Open
A collaborative examining RTs intubation performance was successfully initiated at 2 separate facilities. Intubations performed by RTs had a high success rate, with AE rates comparable to published results from other types of providers.
View article: 1210. A Lean Six Sigma Approach to Improving Accuracy of Manual Hand Hygiene Observations
1210. A Lean Six Sigma Approach to Improving Accuracy of Manual Hand Hygiene Observations Open
Background Hand hygiene (HH) is widely regarded as the most important factor in preventing transmission of infections. Since 2012 our health system has utilized unit-based direct observation to measure HH compliance. Although direct observ…
View article: Retrospective Review of Transpulmonary Pressure Guided Positive End-Expiratory Pressure Titration for Mechanical Ventilation in Class II and III Obesity
Retrospective Review of Transpulmonary Pressure Guided Positive End-Expiratory Pressure Titration for Mechanical Ventilation in Class II and III Obesity Open
OBJECTIVES: Acute respiratory distress syndrome is treated by utilizing a lung protective ventilation strategy. Obesity presents with additional physiologic considerations, and optimizing ventilator settings may be limited with traditional…
View article: Improving Tracheostomy Decannulation Rate in Trauma Patients
Improving Tracheostomy Decannulation Rate in Trauma Patients Open
Objectives: Identify the effect of a multidisciplinary tracheostomy decannulation protocol in the trauma population. Design: Single-center retrospective review. Setting: American College of Surgeons level 1 trauma center; large academic as…
View article: Effectiveness of a New Neonatal Endotracheal Tube Clearing Device
Effectiveness of a New Neonatal Endotracheal Tube Clearing Device Open
Background: Previously no device existed to manage partial occlusions of the neonatal endotracheal tube (ETT). Suctioning with or without lavage could be used with potential consequences of the lavage. An ETT that is partially obstructed a…
View article: Bench Evaluation of Oropharyngeal Packing to Reduce Leak During Rigid Bronchoscopy
Bench Evaluation of Oropharyngeal Packing to Reduce Leak During Rigid Bronchoscopy Open
Background: RB creates unique challenges for ventilation of the patient. While manual jet ventilation is the accepted standard, we have also used an LTV-1200 or a Respironics V60 ventilator. A common and recommended practice during RB is p…
View article: Impact of Complying With Lung Protective Tidal Volumes on Patient Outcomes
Impact of Complying With Lung Protective Tidal Volumes on Patient Outcomes Open
Background: Evidence exists that lung protective ventilation (LPV) reduces mortality1, compliance with LPV affects mortality2 and major centers struggle complying with LPV2. We have had ongoing efforts to increase compliance with LPV at ou…
View article: Bench Evaluation of Two Methods of Ventilation During Rigid Bronchoscopy
Bench Evaluation of Two Methods of Ventilation During Rigid Bronchoscopy Open
Background: Rigid bronchoscopy yields a unique challenge for mechanical ventilation. An uncuffed and rigid bronchoscope requires mechanical ventilation strategies not often used. Manual jet ventilation is the most common approach and gold …
View article: Do Early Changes in Oxygen Saturation Index Correlate to Patient Outcomes
Do Early Changes in Oxygen Saturation Index Correlate to Patient Outcomes Open
Background: Oxygen Saturation Index (OSI) has been shown to correlate with the Oxygen Index (OI) and is associated with increased mortality on the day of ARDS diagnosis1. OSI is calculated by (FIO2 X 100 X MAP) / SpO2. OSI is readily avail…