Expiratory flow limitation in intensive care: prevalence and risk factors

Expiratory flow limitation in intensive care: prevalence and risk factors

Abstract Background Expiratory flow limitation (EFL) is characterised by a markedly reduced expiratory flow insensitive to the expiratory driving pressure. The presence of EFL can influence the respiratory and cardiovascular function and damage the small airways; its occurrence has been demonstrated...

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Main Authors: Carlo Alberto Volta, Francesca Dalla Corte, Riccardo Ragazzi, Elisabetta Marangoni, Alberto Fogagnolo, Gaetano Scaramuzzo, Domenico Luca Grieco, Valentina Alvisi, Chiara Rizzuto, Savino Spadaro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Respiratory insufficiency
Fluid therapy
Lung disease
Respiratory mechanics
Maximal expiratory flow rates
Critical care
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13054-019-2682-4

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