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PEEP Strategy May Improve Some Outcomes in Acute Lung Injury
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Title PEEP Strategy May Improve Some Outcomes in Acute Lung Injury
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570143?src=rss
Description Positive end-expiratory pressure designed to increase alveolar recruitment did not significantly lower mortality but did improve lung function and reduce the duration of organ failure. Medscape Medical News
Category Articles > Critical Care
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Date Feb 14, 2008
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