What are the Benefits and Risks of High-Frequency Ventilation?
HFV, including HFOV and HFJV, offers the benefit of maintaining adequate gas exchange with minimal lung injury by using very small tidal volumes at high frequencies. This is particularly useful in conditions like severe RDS and pulmonary air leaks. However, HFV requires specialized equipment and expertise, and there is a risk of hemodynamic instability and overdistension of the lungs.
