The use of spontaneous continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for reduction of intrapulmonary shunting in adults with acute respiratory failure

Govind P. Garg, Gary E. Hill

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Abstract

A discussion of the indications for and technique and effects of spontaneous CPAP are presented, showing its value in the treatment of hypoxaemia, using a basically simple system. A series of patients are presented showing a typical clinical course.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)284-290
Number of pages7
JournalCanadian Anaesthetists' Society Journal
Volume22
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1975

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine

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