Perspectives in High Frequency Ventilation Proceedings of the international symposium held at Erasmus University, Rotterdam, 17–18 September 1982

A. Experimental studies.- A simple mathematical model of High Frequency Ventilation..- Development and clinical application of High Frequency Ventilation..- Convective diffusion in oscillatory flow as a gastransport mechanism during High Frequency Ventilation..- Pressure flow pattern and gas transport using various types of High Frequency Ventilation..- A review of experimental and theoretical studies of High Frequency Ventilation..- Effects of High Frequency Jet Ventilation design and operational variables upon arterial blood gas tensions..- Airway pressure as a determining factor for ventilation and haemodynamic efficiency during HFJV..- B. Experimental studies and mechanics.- High Frequency Ventilation: an experimental comparison of HFPPV and HFJV..- Alveolar pressures during High Frequency Ventilation..- Carbon dioxide clearance during High Frequency Jet Ventilation (HFJV)..- Hemodynamic effects of High Frequency Ventilation..- Cardiovascular consequences of High Frequency Ventilation..- Pneumatic controlled circulation: PCC..- C. Mechanics and bloodgases.- Microcomputer-based signal averager for analysis of pulsed gas streams intended for use in High Frequency Jet Ventilation..- Evaluation of a new valveless all purpose ventilator: effect of ventilating frequency PEEP, PACO2 and PAO2 on phrenic nerve activity..- Humidification of the respiratory tract in HFJV..- Efficiency of intrapulmonary gas distribution during High Frequency Ventilation..- Gas exchange in High Frequency Ventilation: an experimental study..- Gasanalysis by masspectrometry during High Frequency Ventilation..- Digital ventilation..- D. Clinical use - part I.- One lung High Frequency Ventilation for intrathoracic surgery..- High Frequency Insufflation technique during endolaryngeal microsurgery..-Total intravenous anaesthesia during High Frequency Ventilation..- High Frequency Ventilation for laser surgery of the larynx..- High Frequency Jet Ventilation via a nasotracheal tube for surgery of the larynx and trachea..- E. Clinical use - part II.- High Frequency positive pressure ventilation for major airway surgery..- High Frequency Jet Ventilation for pulmonary resection..- Clinical experience with High Frequency Ventilation..- Peri and postoperative application of various types of High Frequency Ventilation (HFV)..- High Frequency Jet Ventilation in the postoperative period..- F. Intensive Care.- High Frequency Jet Ventilation compared to volume cycled ventilation: a prospective randomized evaluation..- Comparative studies of CPPV and HFPPV in critical care patients: Clinical evaluation and studies on intrapulmonary gas distribution..- Alternatives to conventional ventilation..- Combined High Frequency Ventilation for treatment of severe respiratory failure..- High Frequency Jet and intermittent positive pressure ventilation, with PEEP: A comparison of peak and mean airway pressures..- High Frequency Jet Ventilation and conventional ventilation: A comparison of cardiorespiratory parameters..- Early clinical experience with High Frequency in our UCI..- What is the role of transtracheal ventilation in emergency and long-term respiratory support?..- High Frequency Ventilation and IPPV in the presence of a bronchopleural fistula..- High Frequency Ventilation with topical anaesthesia as an aid to physiotherapy..