Ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI) occurs when mechanical ventilation causes damage to the lungs. It can lead to inflammation, fluid accumulation, and injury to the cells and blood vessels in the lungs. To reduce the risk of VILI, there are several strategies that can be employed, including:
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✓ Using lower tidal volumes and pressures to deliver air to the lungs
✓ Avoiding high levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP)
✓ Using lung-protective ventilation strategies, such as prone positioning and recruiting manoeuvres
✓ Administering medications, such as bronchodilators and anti-inflammatory drugs, to reduce lung inflammation
✓ Monitoring for and treating infection, as infections can increase the risk of VILI

Oxaigen’s proprietary technology relies on algorithms to analyse large amounts of data and provide real-time recommendations to minimise VILI and the length of stay a the ICU.