Monthly Archives: April 2016

S. Mongodi, B. Bouhemad, A. Orlando, A. Stella, G. Via, G. Iotti,A. Braschi, F. Mojoli   Crit Care 2016, 20(Suppl.2), 94, P094   Introduction: Lung Ultrasound (LUS) is a validated tool for Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) diagnosis [1] and monitoring[2]. Dynamic linear/arborescent air-bronchogram is specific for VAP. Methods: 2 patients suspected for VAP were examined before and after fiberbronchoscopy […]

Francesco Mojoli, Giorgio Antonio Iotti, Francesca Torriglia, Marco Pozzi, Carlo Alberto Volta, Stefania Bianzina, Antonio Braschi and Laurent Brochard   Critical Care (2016) 20:98 DOI 10.1186/s13054-016-1278-5   Abstract Background Esophageal pressure (Pes) can provide information to guide mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory failure. However, both relative changes and absolute values of Pes can be affected […]

Pesenti A, Musch G, Lichtenstein D, Mojoli F, Amato MB, Cinnella G, Gattinoni L, Quintel M.   Intensive Care Med. 2016 Mar 31. [Epub ahead of print]   Abstract PURPOSE: Imaging has become increasingly important across medical specialties for diagnostic, monitoring, and investigative purposes in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). METHODS: This review addresses the […]