Positive end-expiratory pressure enhances development of a functional residual capacity in preterm rabbits ventilated from birth.

Siew, Melissa L

Positive end-expiratory pressure enhances development of a functional residual capacity in preterm rabbits ventilated from birth. [electronic resource] - Journal of applied physiology (Bethesda, Md. : 1985) May 2009 - 1487-93 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

8750-7587

10.1152/japplphysiol.91591.2008 doi


Adaptation, Physiological
Animals
Animals, Newborn
Disease Models, Animal
Functional Residual Capacity--physiology
Gestational Age
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature--physiology
Lung--diagnostic imaging
Plethysmography, Whole Body
Positive-Pressure Respiration--methods
Pulmonary Gas Exchange
Rabbits
Radiography
Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn--physiopathology
Respiratory Function Tests