StarMed clinical evidence

Published studies on the StarMed range of CPAP and NIV respiratory hoods. For more information on the full StarMed range, including information sheets, videos and enquiries, please visit https://www.intersurgical.com/info/starmed

Is the helmet CPAP first line pre-hospital treatment of presumed severe acute pulmonary edema?

Foti G, Sangalli F, Berra L, Sironi S, Cazzaniga M, Rossi GP, Bellani G, Pesenti A. Intensive Care Med. 2009 Apr;35(4):656-62

Comparison of application of CPAP by helmet in combination to medical therapy or used as a stand-alone procedure. In 62 patients split across the two groups, CPAP significantly improved oxygenation, reduced respiratory rate and improved hemodynamics. Based on results, authors propose 'helmet CPAP as first line pre-hospital treatment of presumed severe ACPE'.

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Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation With Different Interfaces in Patients With Respiratory Failure After Abdominal Surgery: a Matched-Control Study

Conti G, Cavaliere F, Costa R, Craba A, Catarci S, Festa V, Proietti R, Antonelli M. Respir Care. 2007 Nov;52(11):1463-71

Comparison of the efficacy of NPPV delivered to 25 patients via helmet, matched with 25 controls chosen from historical patients treated with face mask. Authors conclude that NPPV by helmet can be 'an alternative to conventional ventilation'.

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A multiple-center survey on the use in clinical practice of noninvasive ventilation as a first-line intervention for acute respiratory distress syndrome

Antonelli M, Conti G, Esquinas A, Montini L, Maggiore SM, Bello G, Rocco M, Maviglia R, Pennisi MA, Gonzalez-Diaz G, Meduri GU. Crit Care Med. 2007 Jan;35(1):18-25

Prospective multi-centre cohort study across three European intensive care units with NPPV expertise, resulted in survey of 479 patients with ARDS. Authors conclude NPPV applied as first-line intervention avoided intubation in 54% of treated patients.

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