About The Study: In a randomized clinical trial including 524 trauma patients receiving mechanical ventilation with risk factors for developing acute respiratory distress syndrome, the addition of sigh breaths did not significantly increase ventilator-free days. Prespecified secondary outcome data suggest that sighs are well-tolerated and may improve clinical outcomes.
Authors: Richard K. Albert, M.D., of the University of Colorado, Denver, is the corresponding author.
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(doi:10.1001/jama.2023.21739)
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