Positive end-expiratory pressure. Physiology, indications, and contraindications

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 1973 Jan;65(1):165-70.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Lung / physiology*
  • Lung Compliance
  • Oxygen / blood
  • Oxygen Consumption
  • Partial Pressure
  • Pneumothorax / etiology
  • Positive-Pressure Respiration* / adverse effects
  • Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity
  • Respiration*
  • Respiratory Tract Diseases / therapy

Substances

  • Oxygen