Mechanical ventilators availability survey in Thai ICUs (ICU-RESOURCE I study)

• Main Authors: Kaweesak Chittawatanarat, Thananchai Bunburaphong, Ratapum Champunot, Chairat Permpikul, Onuma Chaiwat, Suneerat Kongsayreepong, Puttipunnee Vorrakitpokatorn, Warakarn Wilaichone, Wanwimol Saengchote, Sunthiti Morakul, Thammasak Thawitsri, Chanchai Sitthipan, Wanna Sombunvibul, Phornlert Chatrkaw, Sahadol Poonyathawon, Anan Watanathum, Pusit Fuengfoo, Dusit Sataworn, Adisorn Wongsa, Kunchit Piyavechviratana, Suthat Rungruanghiranya, Chaichan Pothirat, Attawut Deesomchok, Boonsong Patjanasoontorn, Rungsun Bhurayanontachai, Ratapum Champunut, Norawee Chuachamsai, Chaweewan Thongchai
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=84902314985&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/45822
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Objective: Mechanical ventilators (MV) have been progressing rapidly. New ventilator modes and supportive equipments have been developed. However; the MV status in Thai ICUs was not available. The objective of this report was to describe the MV supply and availability in Thai ICUs and review some im...