Journal of the American College of Surgeons
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Comparative Study
Improved ventilatory function in burn patients using volumetric diffusive respiration.
Volumetric diffusive respiration (VDR) offers theoretical advantages over conventional mechanical ventilation (CV) by using lower airway pressures, recruiting alveoli, and mobilizing secretions. ⋯ The VDR ventilator is more effective than conventional ventilation for maintaining optimal gas exchange at lower airway pressures in thermally injured pediatric patients.