Superimposed gastric aspiration increases the severity of inflammation and permeability injury in a rat model of lung contusion.

Raghavendran, Krishnan

Superimposed gastric aspiration increases the severity of inflammation and permeability injury in a rat model of lung contusion. [electronic resource] - The Journal of surgical research Aug 2009 - 273-82 p. digital

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

1095-8673

10.1016/j.jss.2008.08.020 doi


Acute Lung Injury--complications
Albumins--analysis
Animals
Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid--chemistry
Cell Count
Cell Membrane Permeability
Contusions--complications
Cytokines--metabolism
Lung--metabolism
Male
Models, Animal
Oxygen--blood
Peroxidase--metabolism
Pneumonia--etiology
Rats
Rats, Long-Evans
Respiratory Aspiration--complications
Respiratory Mechanics--physiology
Severity of Illness Index