Physiological relevance and performance of a minimal lung model – an experimental study in healthy and acute respiratory distress syndrome model piglets

Physiological relevance and performance of a minimal lung model – an experimental study in healthy and acute respiratory distress syndrome model piglets

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mechanical ventilation (MV) is the primary form of support for acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) patients. However, intra- and inter- patient-variability reduce the efficacy of general protocols. Model-based approaches to gu...

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Main Authors: Chiew Yeong, Chase J, Lambermont Bernard, Janssen Nathalie, Schranz Christoph, Moeller Knut, Shaw Geoffrey M, Desaive Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-09-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
ARDS
Recruitment model
Animal trials
Mechanical ventilation
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2466/12/59

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