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Setting PEEP in ALI/ARDS

Authors :
Griffiths, Sue
Cairns, Chris
Source :
Journal of the Intensive Care Society; October 2008, Vol. 9 Issue: 3 p266-267, 2p
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

Compared to a low tidal volume/low PEEP strategy, a low tidal volume/fixed plateau pressure/higher PEEP strategy offers no mortality benefit but may be associated with reduced morbidity.Level of evidence: 1+(RCT with a low risk of bias)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
17511437
Volume :
9
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of the Intensive Care Society
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs34366311
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/175114370800900320