Lung hyperinflation stimulates the release of inflammatory mediators in spontaneously breathing subjects

Lung hyperinflation stimulates the release of inflammatory mediators in spontaneously breathing subjects

Lung hyperinflation up to vital capacity is used to re-expand collapsed lung areas and to improve gas exchange during general anesthesia. However, it may induce inflammation in normal lungs. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of a lung hyperinflation maneuver (LHM) on plasma cyt...

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Main Authors: L.M.S. Malbouisson, T.F. Szeles, L. Barbalho, C.O. Massoco, M.J.C. Carmona, C.R.R. Carvalho, P. Pelosi, J.O.C. Auler Jr.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Associação Brasileira de Divulgação Científica 2010-02-01
Series:Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research
Subjects:
Lung hyperinflation
Ventilator-induced lung injury
Inflammation
Cytokines
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