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ICU cornerstone: 'triggering effort'

In an autobiographical manner, I describe the pathophysiology of auto-PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) and its role as a factor that increases the work of breathing in mechanically ventilated patients.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Fernandez, Rafael
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BioMed Central 2003
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC270621/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12720557
Descripción
Sumario:In an autobiographical manner, I describe the pathophysiology of auto-PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) and its role as a factor that increases the work of breathing in mechanically ventilated patients.