Which hemodynamic parameters can be used to titrate positive pressure ventilation in preload dependent settings such as RV failure, cardiac tamponade, HOCM or hemodynamically significant PE?
Answer from: at Community Practice
As this question alludes, the application of positive pressure ventilation influences cardiac hemodynamics. Key principles of these cardiopulmonary interactions are outlined nicely by Alviar and colleagues (1) in a well-done review. In contemplating this question, it is important to consider the sep...
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Answer from: at Community Practice
Congratulations on an excellent question! Unfortunately, excellent questions do not always have equally excellent answers - and that is the case here, in my opinion. It is absolutely reasonable to assume that the institution and application of positive pressure ventilation (PPV) (whether invasive or...