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intrinsic PEEP

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intrinsic PEEP,
intrinsic [in-trin´sik]
situated entirely within, or pertaining exclusively to, a part.


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One ought to remain mindful that the release time must be greater than three time constants to avoid the potential for excessive intrinsic PEEP.
Because intrinsic PEEP may be increased in asthma and COPD, the use of applied (extrinsic) PEEP should be limited (< 5 cm [H.
 
 
 
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