Molecular Mechanisms of Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury

Objective: Mechanical ventilation (MV) has long been used as a life-sustaining approach for several decades. However, researchers realized that MV not only brings benefits to patients but also cause lung injury if used improperly, which is termed as ventilator-induced lung injury (VILI). This review...

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Main Authors: Lin Chen, Hai-Fa Xia, You Shang, Shang-Long Yao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer 2018-01-01
Series:Chinese Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.cmj.org/article.asp?issn=0366-6999;year=2018;volume=131;issue=10;spage=1225;epage=1231;aulast=Chen