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. 1975 Feb;140(2):179-86.

The cause of post-traumatic pulmonary insufficiency in man

  • PMID: 1124471

The cause of post-traumatic pulmonary insufficiency in man

R L Fulton et al. Surg Gynecol Obstet. 1975 Feb.

Abstract

Respiratory failure in man most frequently follows sepsis. A sign of occult sepsis may be pulmonary failure. Shock and its necessary fluid therapy may predispose to a brief requirement for ventilatory assistance. Shock and multiple injury predispase to sepsis. Mechanical ventilation with intubation has adverse effects upon the lung as well as beneficial effects of the patient. The most important adverse effect is pneumonia.

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