INTRODUCTION: While prone positioning (PP) has been shown to improve patient survival in moderate to severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients, the rate of application of PP in clinical practice still appears low. AIM: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of use of PP in ARDS …

Effective clearance of inhaled particles requires mucus production and continuous mucus transport from the lower airways to the oropharynx. Mucus production takes place mainly in the peripheral airways. Mucus transport is achieved by the action of the ciliated cells that cover the inner surface of the …

Samenvatting en Conclusies Tijdens stemgeving worden drukwisselingen gegenereerd door trillende stemplooien en dit proces wordt beïnvloed door vele fysiologische en anatomische variabelen. De basisprincipes van stemgeving zijn onderwerp geweest van talrijke studies. Essentiële details betreffende stemgeving …