What is oscillatory/high frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV)?

High-frequency oscillatory ventilation is a mechanism of ventilating with very small tidal volumes at a rapid rate Tidal volumes are generally well below the anatomic dead space (typically 1-3ml/kg PBW) Oscillation frequency is usually set at 3-15 cycles per second...

Do guidelines support the use of oscillatory ventilation in ARDS?

FICM / ICSView Guideline ATS / ESICMView Guideline Recommendation Recommend against the use of HFOV in the management of patients with ARDS (Strong recommendation) Recommend against the routine use HFOV in the management of patients with moderate or severe ARDS...