Abstract
Neurally adjusted ventilator assist (NAVA) is a ventilator mode based on providing assistance to the patient in proportion to the electrical activity of the diaphragm. NAVA may improve patient- ventilator interactions. We describe a very complex case of a child with a permanent ventricular assist device where we attempted to use NAVA during the weaning process and then realised that it was impossible to use.
Original language | English |
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Journal | BMJ Case Reports |
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Publication status | Published - 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Medicine(all)