Insufflasjoneksulsjon

Insufflasjoneksulsjon is a neologistic term used in speculative or experimental medical literature to describe a hypothetical technique that combines intermittent gas insufflation with controlled expulsions to create oscillatory gas flow within a body cavity or lumen. It is not part of established clinical practice and has limited evidence supporting its use.

Etymology and scope

The word blends insufflasjon, the term for insufflation, with eksulsjon, referring to expulsion or ejection. Proponents frame insufflasjoneksulsjon as a modular concept that could be adapted to different anatomic targets, such as the airways or paranasal sinuses, though most discussions remain theoretical or early-stage.

Mechanism

In the proposed model, a specialized conduit delivers a sterile gas mixture into the target space under programmable pressure, followed by a rapid retraction or release to expel gas and secretions. The process is intended to generate periodic oscillations that may aid mucus mobilization, improve ventilation distribution, or enhance local drug delivery. Some concepts include synchronized suction or adjunct therapies to collect secretions or deliver aerosols during specific phases of the cycle.

Applications and status

Insufflasjoneksulsjon is discussed primarily in experimental contexts as a potential adjunct to airway clearance techniques or targeted pulmonary therapies. There is no consensus on optimal parameters, patient selection, or long-term outcomes, and the approach remains outside mainstream guidelines.

Safety and limitations

Potential risks include barotrauma, pneumothorax, gas embolism, and hemodynamic fluctuations. Given the limited evidence, rigorous clinical trials and safety evaluations are required before any clinical adoption.

See also

Insufflation, expiratory techniques, airway clearance methods, oscillatory ventilation.