How Does Gentle Ventilation Differ from Traditional Ventilation?
Traditional ventilation often involves higher tidal volumes and pressures, which can lead to lung injury and other complications. In contrast, gentle ventilation focuses on using the least invasive and lowest pressure settings possible. Techniques such as High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) and Nasal Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (NCPAP) are often employed in gentle ventilation strategies.
