Post lobectomy atelectasis: the use of a Servo 900 B as a high-frequency ventilator

Abstract

High-frequency ventilation (HFV) has been used with good results in a variety of clinical situations where conventional ventilation has proved ineffective. However, all of the reports so far have involved the use of a specially purchased specifically designed ventilator which tends to be unfamiliar to most medical and nursing staff responsible for its use. A case where HFV was used in combination with differential lung ventilation in the treatment of unilateral pulmonary atelectasis is described using a Servo 900B as the high-frequency ventilator. It serves to demonstrate that the Servo 900B can be used as an occasional high-frequency ventilator as required, thus avoiding the expense of purchasing a specialized ventilator.

Efficacy of ventilator for patients with atelectasis

“…Several managements are helping to prevent and treat this disorder, including positive pressure, ventilation strategy, dornase alpha, and ventilator, especially for ventilator. [15–24] However, no systematic review was conducted to assess its efficacy and safety of ventilator for the treatment of patients with atelectasis. Therefore, this study will systematically assess the efficacy and safety of ventilator for atelectasis.…”