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The Basle PEEP weaner |
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| Authors: | M DITTMANN PMH PIKE G WOLFF |
| Institution: | M. Dittmann, MD, Consultant, Surgical ICU Kantonsspital, Basle, P.M.H. Pike, MB, BS, FFARCS, Consultant Anaesthetist, Kantonsspital, Liestal, G. Wolff, MD, Director, Surgical ICU Kantonsspital, Basle. |
| Abstract: | A device to modify the physiological impact of the abrupt transition of IPPV and PEEP to spontaneous breathing is described. It consists of a coaxial breathing system with a spring-loaded reservoir bag and underwater pressure limit. Electric alarms are incorporated. |
| Keywords: | EQUIPMENT circuits coaxial positive end-expiratory pressure VENTILATION mechanical continuous positive end-expiratory pressure weaning |