peak inspiratory pressure


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peak inspiratory pressure

The maximum pressure in the lungs that is achieved at the peak of inhalation.
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The increase in sputum clearance with the Mapleson C may be explained by previous laboratory studies which showed that the Mapleson C delivered higher peak expiratory flow rate, peak inspiratory pressure, and tidal volume (Savian et al 2005, Maxwell and Ellis 2003).
The Mapleson C circuit clears more secretions than the Laerdal circuit during manual hyperinflation in mechanically-ventilated patients: a randomised cross-over trial
We didn't really get nervous about peak inspiratory pressures until they were over 30 cm H2O.
Reflections on neonatal mechanical ventilation
2] measured at baseline were not different between the CV and PV groups, although the CV group showed a higher peak inspiratory pressure at OLV 60 than the PV group.
Comparison between conventional and protective one-lung ventilation for ventilator-assisted thoracic surgery

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