Heliox Therapy Eases Breathing in ICU Patients
Heliox therapy, a blend of oxygen and helium, is increasingly being used in modern intensive care units to help patients with obstructive airway diseases breathe more easily. This innovative treatment is just one of many high-purity specialty gas applications in healthcare, beyond the more common uses of oxygen and helium.
Heliox has been found to reduce the work of breathing in patients with conditions like asthma and COPD. Its lower density compared to nitrogen makes it easier for patients to inhale and exhale. Modern intensive care unit ventilators often come with optional heliox delivery modules, allowing for this beneficial therapy.
While there are no specific companies currently developing heliox-based smart ventilators for treating obstructive airway diseases, the potential of this therapy is clear. It offers a non-invasive, gas-based solution that can help patients manage their respiratory conditions more effectively.
Heliox therapy, with its potential to ease breathing in patients with obstructive airway diseases, is a promising development in respiratory care. As it gains more use in advanced ventilators, it could become a standard tool in intensive care units worldwide. Further research and development in this area could lead to even more innovative uses of heliox and other high-purity specialty gases in healthcare.
