American journal of critical care : an official publication, American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
Effect of tracheal gas insufflation during weaning from prolonged mechanical ventilation: a preliminary study.
Tracheal gas insufflation reduces inspired tidal volume and minute ventilation in spontaneously breathing patients and may facilitate weaning from mechanical ventilation. ⋯ Tracheal gas insufflation can reduce ventilatory demand during weaning trials in some patients who require mechanical ventilation.
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Older persons are the group most likely to respond to cardiac arrests in private residences. ⋯ Adults 56 to 80 years old perceive themselves as able to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and are interested in receiving training.