CESAR: conventional ventilatory support vs extracorporeal membrane oxygenation for severe adult respiratory failure

• Main Authors: Mugford Miranda (Author), Killer Hilliary (Author), Hibbert Clare (Author), Hardy Pollyanna (Author), Firmin Richard (Author), Elbourne Diana (Author), Clemens Felicity (Author), Peek Giles J (Author), Thalanany Mariamma (Author), Tiruvoipati Ravin (Author), Truesdale Ann (Author), Wilson Andrew (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2006-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>An estimated 350 adults develop severe, but potentially reversible respiratory failure in the UK annually. Current management uses intermittent positive pressure ventilation, but barotrauma, volutrauma and oxygen toxicity can prevent...