Author/Editor		Cerovič, Ognjen
Title		Mehanska ventilacija
Translated title		Mechanical ventilation
Type		članek
Source		In: Potočnik MM, editor. Gradivo 20. strokovnega seminarja Respiracijska in kardiovaskularna fizioterapija; 2001 jun; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Društvo fizioterapevtov Slovenije, Sekcija za respiratorno in kardiovaskularno fizioterapijo,
Publication year		2001
Volume		str. 15-23
Language		slo
Abstract		For a number of years, mechanical ventilation has been one of the most important and most commonly used procedures in ICU patients. The introduction of modern electronic devices has notably extended the scope of mechanical ventilation. Modern ventilators are patient-friendly and can be easily adjusted to meet the patient's requirements. The patient is managed either by total or partial ventilatory support, depending on his/her condition. Indications for complete ventilatory support have been substantially reduced over the past decade. The use of partial ventilatory support enables the patient to breathe spontaneously from time to time, which markedly reduces the time of ventilator assistance needed. The chosen ventilatory mode should enable the patient to consume the least possible amount of energy. Monitoring of pulmonary ventilation requires highly reliable technical equipment and should be performed by well-trained and experienced staff, able to recognize complications in time and deal with them effectively.
Descriptors		RESPIRATION, ARTIFICIAL INTENSIVE CARE UNITS POSITIVE-PRESSURE RESPIRATION VENTILATORS, MECHANICAL