ISSN:
1432-1076
Keywords:
Neonate
;
Hand ventilation
;
Manometer
;
Mean airway pressure
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract The effect of an on-line manometer on the variables of ventilation i.e. peak inspiratory pressure (PIP), mean airway pressure (MAP), positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP), and inspiratory to expiratory time ratio (I:E) was studied in vitro. Analysis of PIP, MAP, PEEP, and I:E was made during hand ventilation of a resuscitation mannequin at the preselected PIP of 15 and 25 cm water with and without a manometer. Use of the manometer decreased the range of variation in PIP, but the MAP was higher. This was due to an increased I:E while PEEP remained unchanged. An on-line manometer during hand ventilation prevents excessive PIP but may increase the MAP and therefore may not prevent development of a pneumothorax.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00441562
