Conference Proceedings
April 2002 / Volume 47 / Number 4 / Page 508
Invasive Mechanical Ventilation in Adults: Conference Summary
Historical Perspective: Ventilatory Support and Acute
Respiratory Failure
Indications
Frequency and Tidal Volume
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure and Fraction of Inspired Oxygen
Pressure Control Versus Volume Control
The Role of Spontaneous Breathing
Recruitment Maneuvers
Adjuncts in Ventilatory Management
Closed-Loop Ventilation
Sedation and Paralysis
Weaning and Extubation
The Role of Tracheostomy
Outcomes of Invasive Mechanical Ventilation
Concluding Remarks
Introduction
It is always an honor to be the summarizer of a RESPIRATORY CARE Journal Conference. This particular one has been enjoyable for several reasons. First, I find the topic of invasive mechanical ventilation exciting. We have learned so much about the complex physiology of this life support technology in recent years, and new developments are having an important impact on outcome. Second, the presentations over the last 2 days have been both clear and stimulating. This has made my job as summarizer very easy. Finally, the interactions during the discussions have been both informative and fun. This has been due in no small part to the wonderful job done by the American Association for Respiratory Care (AARC), the American Respiratory Care Foundation, and our sponsors in organizing this conference so well.
