Table 2 Continuing challenges relative to ventilator management
From: Mechanical ventilation: past lessons and the near future
Address and minimize heterogeneity of mechanics |
Minimize demands for ventilation |
Optimize sedation and comfort |
Minimize time on ventilator |
Coordinate appropriately with ventilatory drive |
Automate adjustment for changing patient needs |
Safely help the patient adapt to the disease |
Prevent infection and adult respiratory distress syndrome |