Bélaïd Bouhemad, Ophélie Dransart-Rayé, Francesco Mojoli, Silvia Mongodi Ann Transl Med 2018;6(21):418 Abstract: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most frequent nosocomial infection in intensive care units (ICU) and is associated with increased mortality, use of antimicrobials, longer mechanical ventilation, and higher healthcare costs. Lung ultrasonography (LUS) can be used at the bedside and […]
Francesco Mojoli, Francesca Torriglia, Anita Orlando, Isabella Bianchi, Eric Arisi, Marco Pozzi Ann Transl Med 2018;6(19):377 Abstract: Transpulmonary pressure, that is the difference between airway pressure (Paw) and pleural pressure, is considered one of the most important parameters to know in order to set a safe mechanical ventilation in acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients […]