Brain-lung crosstalk: how should we manage the breathing brain?

Recent studies have drawn increasing attention to brain-lung crosstalk in critically ill patients. However, further research is needed to investigate the pathophysiological interactions between the brain and lungs, establish neuroprotective ventilatory strategies for brain-injured patients, provide guidance on potentially conflicting treatment priorities in patients with concomitant brain and lung injury, and enhance prognostic models to inform extubation and tracheostomy decisions. To bring together such research, BMC Pulmonary Medicine welcomes submissions to its new Collection on 'Brain-lung crosstalk'.

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Recent studies have focused on the interplay between the brain and lungs in critically ill patients. Further research is needed to understand the pathophysiological interactions, develop neuroprotective ventilation strategies, address treatment conflicts in patients with both brain and lung injuries, and improve prognostic models for extubation and tracheostomy decisions. To facilitate this research, BMC Pulmonary Medicine invites submissions to its new Collection on 'Brain-lung crosstalk'.