Effects of Positive End-Expiratory Pressure on Oscillated Volume during High-Frequency Chest Compression in Children with Cystic Fibrosis

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) on end-expiratory lung volume (EELV) and mean oscillated volume (Vosc) during high frequency chest compression (HFCC).

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Cara F Dosman, Peter C Zuberbuhler, Joan I Tabk, Richard L Jones
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2003-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2003/792917