RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Auto-positive end-expiratory pressure: Mechanisms and treatment
JF Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine
JO Cleve Clin J Med
FD Cleveland Clinic
SP 801
OP 809
VO 72
IS 9
A1 Mughal, Majid M.
A1 Culver, Daniel A.
A1 Minai, Omar A.
A1 Arroliga, Alejandro C.
YR 2005
UL http://www.ccjm.org/content/72/9/801.abstract
AB Auto-positive end-expiratory pressure (auto-PEEP) is a common problem in patients receiving full or partial ventilatory support, as well as in those ready to be weaned from the ventilator. Physicians should be alert for it and take measures to reduce it, as it can have serious consequences.