Tag: Dr. Jennifer Beck
The Science of Inspiration NAVAgating Research
The idea of ventilating the critically ill has been around since 1543 when Andreas Vesalius proposed “That life may be restored to the animal, an opening must be attempted in the trunk of the trachea, into which a tube of reed or cane should be put; you will then blow into this, so that the lung may rise again and take air.” (1)
Ventilators have helped patients breathe more or less in this way for centuries—filling the lung by force with an amount of air determined by the caregiver.… Read the rest
Year in Review (2016)
Prepared by Jennifer Beck, revised February 15, 2017
To date, 271 publications have described the science of NAVA and Edi monitoring.
In 2016, there were 36 publications on PUBMED, including 24 original scientific papers, 5 case reports, 3 editorials, and 4 reviews.… Read the rest
St. Michaels Hospital Newsroom: LifeVest was born to help babies
LifeVest, a technology being developed at St. Michael’s Hospital to help newborn infants breathe, won the Global Healthcare Innovation Academy’s international competition in Calgary.
Global Healthcare Innovation Academy (GHIA) 2016
A global scientific and business pitch competition for health innovation.
The best innovations in health and healthcare from Switzerland, Hong Kong and Canada – each top of the class at their local events – came together in Calgary, Alberta to compete in a two-day event.… Read the rest
GHIA 2016 Science Pitches: LifeVest – Helping Babies Breathe (First Place Winners)
Dr. Jennifer Beck and Dr. Douglas Campbell
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GHIA 2016 Business Pitches: LifeVest – Helping Babies Breathe (First Place Winners)
Dr. Jennifer Beck & Dr. Douglas Campbell
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Year In Review (2015)
In 2015, there were 39 publications on PUBMED, including 24 original scientific papers, 4 case reports, 3 editorials, and 8 reviews.
Studies in adults
24-hrs evaluation of patient-ventilator interaction during NAVA vs. PSV
In 30 difficult to wean adult patients (mean duration of ventilation 33 days), Younis et al (BMC Anesthesiology) collected ventilator and physiological data over two 23-hr periods (either during NAVA or PSV), followed by a cross-over to the other mode.… Read the rest
ESPNIC 2013
Jennifer Beck, PhD
Keenan Research Center at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto
Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto… Read the rest
103 – A review of the science on NAVA
Dr. Jennifer Beck | Download
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104 – Questions
Dr. Christer Sinderby and Dr. Jennifer Beck | Download
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Update on NAVA Studies
Jennifer Beck, PhD
Keenan Research Center at the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto
Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto… Read the rest