99doc
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why is transtracheal ventilation not suitable in case of CNS injuries?
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| merrk
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B/c CNS injuries may lead to central causes of hypoventilation, eg. compression of the medulla. The patient requires mechanical ventilation b/c his/ own respiratory drive is impaired.
Transtracheal ventilation decreases the deadspace and makes the work of respiration easier eg COPD pts.
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| 99doc
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thanks.igot it.
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