Lung recruitment in ARDS: We are still confused, but on a higher PEEP level

Recruitment maneuvers and the application of high levels of positive end-expiratory pressure combined with lung protective mechanical ventilation strategies have been proposed to improve pulmonary function in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. However, the optimal way to achie...

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Main Authors: Spieth, Peter M, Gama de Abreu, Marcelo
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2012
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3396257/