Tropical Medicine & Surgery

Department of Anesthesia, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia

Publications

• Review Article   
  Lung-Protective Ventilation for Adult Patients with ARDS in Intensive Care Unit: A Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guideline
  Author(s): Yophtahe B. Woldegerima*, Tikuneh A. Yetneberk and Habtamu K. Getinet
  
  Introduction: Mechanical ventilation has important role in ARDS management, despite harmful complications such as ventilator-associated lung injury (VALI). Although lung-protective ventilation (LPV) is considered to minimize VALI and improve outcomes, there are controversies on its effectiveness and ways of delivery. This article aimed to review current evidence and develop a clinical practice guideline; especially for limited human and material resource settings. Methods: Current evidence was collected using reputable scientific search engines such as PubMed, Google Scholars, and Cochrane Library by setting appropriate filtering methods. Collected evidence was critically appraised by appropriate tools accordingly. Final conclusions and recommendations were made by comparing the benefits and downsides of the alternative strategies based on l.. View more»
  

  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9088.21.9.250

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