Maximum ventilation (MVV) is a method of artificial ventilation of the lungs that uses the maximum volume of inhaled air possible for the patient.
MVL is used in the following cases:
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Acute respiratory failure of various origins (pneumonia, pulmonary edema, etc.)
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Exacerbation of chronic respiratory failure
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Overdose of narcotic drugs or sedatives
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Chest and lung injuries
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Postoperative period in patients at high risk of complications from the respiratory system
MVL uses ventilators that provide 100% oxygen and create positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) to improve blood oxygenation.
MVL allows you to optimize gas exchange and prevent the development of hypoxia and hypercapnia during respiratory failure. However, this method has a number of limitations and contraindications, and therefore should only be carried out in an intensive care unit.