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Cardiorespiratory Interactions
This document discusses cardiorespiratory interactions and optimizing care for patients with compromised cardiac or respiratory function. Key points include: - The heart and lungs are interdependent organs and positive pressure ventilation can affect both preload and afterload of both ventricles. - Ventilation strategies should aim to optimize oxygen delivery while avoiding overdistention and high airway pressures. Non-conventional modes like HFOV may be beneficial in some cases. - Other interventions like inhaled nitric oxide can help decrease pulmonary vascular resistance and optimize oxygen delivery in patients with pulmonary hypertension or ventricular dysfunction. - Special considerations are discussed for single ventricle physiology and the benefits and challenges of the Norwood procedure with
