PEEP application during mechanical ventilation contributes to fibrosis in the diaphragm
Abstract Background Positive end-expiratory airway pressure (PEEP) is a potent component of management for patients receiving mechanical ventilation (MV). However, PEEP may cause the development of diaphragm remodeling, making it difficult for patients to be weaned from MV. The current study aimed t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-02-01
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Series: | Respiratory Research |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12931-023-02356-y |