Auto-positive end-expiratory pressure: mechanisms and treatment.
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.
Mughal
Majid M
MM
University of South Alabama Medical Center, Mobile 36617-2293, USA.
Culver
Daniel A
DA
Minai
Omar A
OA
Arroliga
Alejandro C
AC
D006801:Humans; D018467:Positive-Pressure Respiration, Intrinsic / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy