Patient self-inflicted lung injury an important phenomenon

Respiratory failure
Written By Frédéric Caruso

Mechanical ventilation is essential in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure (AHRF), yet excessive respiratory drive and inspiratory effort may aggravate injury, a phenomenon termed patient self-inflicted lung injury (P-SILI). This review summarizes mechanistic insights, preclinical and clinical evidence, and current strategies to prevent P-SILI while preserving diaphragmatic function.

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Frédéric Caruso
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