airtrapping

air·trap·ping

(ār-trap'ing),
Slow or incomplete emptying of gas from all or part of a lung on expiration; implies obstruction of regional airways or emphysema.
Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012

air·trap·ping

(ār'trap-ing)
Slow or incomplete emptying of air from all or part of a lung on expiration; implies obstruction of regional airways or emphysema.
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012

air·trap·ping

(ār'trap-ing)
Slow or incomplete emptying of gas from all or part of a lung on expiration; implies obstruction of regional airways or emphysema.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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His chest X-ray showed bilateral hyperinflated lungs suggesting airtrapping. CT of the chest showed an intratracheal growth about 4 cm above the carina almost completely obstructing the lumen.
Since there was preoperative evidence of airtrapping, ventilator settings were set to an I:E ration of 1:3 with a tidal volume of 550ml, respiratory rate of 12-14 per minute and PEEP of 4.
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Uneven areas of lung atelectasis and airtrapping also contribute to V/Q mismatch and hypoxia.
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