The use of high-frequency jet ventilation for out of operating room anesthesia

Abstract

Technological advances are allowing an increasing number of surgical procedures to be performed in the OOR setting. Such procedures often depend on the precise application of ablation catheters or shock waves. High-frequency jet ventilation facilitates the improved accuracy of catheter and shock wave placement, as well as efficiency of a variety of procedures. Improved efficiency, with fewer side-effects, has tremendous implications for the growth of such procedures in the OOR setting.