Abstract

High frequency jet ventilation, low frequency jet ventilation, and transtracheal jet ventilation share a common purpose, to oxygenate and ventilate the patient based on a high-pressure system connected to a pressure regulator. We are going to review, the most used techniques, oxygenation and ventilation mechanisms, clinical indications, complications and new developments.

Keywords: Jet ventilation, High frequency jet ventilation (HFJV), Low frequency jet ventilation (LFJV), Transtracheal jet ventilation (TTJV), Pendulluft effect, Laminar flow, Venturi effect, Can’t intubate can’t ventilate (CI/CV), Cannula cricothyrotomy, Barotrauma

Abbreviations: HFJV: High Frequency Jet Ventilation; LFJV: Low Frequency Jet Ventilation; TTJV: Transtracheal Jet Ventilation; PIP: Positive Inspiratory Pressure; PEEP: Positive End Expiratory Pressure; CI/ CV: Can’t Intubate Can’t Ventilate; ENT: Ear Nose and Throat; PVC: Polyvinylchloride