Optimizing PEEP by Electrical Impedance Tomography in a Porcine Animal Model of ARDS.

BACKGROUND: Mechanical ventilation is necessary in diverse clinical circumstances. Especially in the context of ARDS, so-called protective ventilation strategies must be followed. It is already known that PEEP might enhance oxygenation in ARDS. However, determining the optimal PEEP settings in clini...

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Published in:	Respiratory Care Vol. 62; no. 3; pp. 340 - 350
Main Authors:	Hochhausen, Nadine, Biener, Ingeborg, Rossaint, Rolf, Follmann, Andreas, Bleilevens, Christian, Braunschweig, Till, Leonhardt, Steffen, Czaplik, Michael
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Mar2017
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost