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- Title
Lung recruitment in ARDS: we are still confused, but on a higher PEEP level.
- Authors
Spieth, Peter M; Gama de Abreu, Marcelo
- Abstract
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 achieve and maintain alveolar recruitment is still under debate.
- Publication
Critical Care, 2012, Vol 16, Issue 1, p108
- ISSN
1364-8535
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1186/cc11177