Rev Port Pneumol
-
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
Sedation with midazolam in flexible bronchoscopy: a prospective study.
Sedatives have been increasingly used to improve patient comfort during flexible bronchoscopy (FOB). Due to its rapid-onset, anxiolytic and amnestic properties, midazolam is one of the most commonly used sedatives. ⋯ Sedation with midazolam in FOB improved patient's comfort and decreased complaints, without significant haemodynamic changes. It should be offered to the patient on a routine basis.
-
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
Weaning by gradual pressure support (PS) reduction without an initial spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) versus PS-supported SBT: a pilot study.
Studies on weaning strategies have yielded conflicting results regarding the superiority of different methods. The aim of this RCT was to compare the efficacy of gradual pressure support (PS) reduction without an initial spontaneous breathing trial (SBT) with PS-supported SBT. ⋯ Gradual reduction of PS without an initial SBT was found to be associated with better outcomes compared to once daily PS-supported SBT.