Thomas Piraino
Respiratory therapist at McMaster University, blogger for The Centre of Excellence in Mechanical Ventilation, and member of the editorial board of Respiratory Care. Expert in airway closure during mechanical ventilation.
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Aug 10, 2025 • 1h 13min
Episode 314: Optimizing PEEP and Keeping Lungs Open in the ICU with Thomas Piraino and Brandon Oto
Join Thomas Piraino, a registered respiratory therapist and educator, along with Brandon Oto, a critical care physician assistant, as they dive into the intricacies of optimizing Positive End-Expiratory Pressure (PEEP) in the ICU. They discuss the importance of individualized patient care, explore decremental PEEP strategies for ARDS, and highlight advanced technologies like Electrical Impedance Tomography for real-time lung assessments. Their insights balance improving oxygenation with preventing lung injury, making this a must-listen for critical care professionals.
Dec 25, 2024 • 1h 14min
Lightning rounds 48: Complete airway closure with Thomas Piraino
In this discussion, Thomas Piraino, a respiratory therapist and expert in airway management, delves into the nuances of airway closure during mechanical ventilation. He highlights the challenges posed by this phenomenon in critical care, especially in conditions like ARDS. Topics like the significance of optimizing PEEP levels, the intricacies of volume-controlled ventilation, and the analysis of ventilator waveforms are covered. Thomas also emphasizes the importance of using collaborative approaches for effective airway management and improving patient outcomes.
