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Comment
. 2003 Apr;7(2):121-2.
doi: 10.1186/cc1875. Epub 2003 Jan 10.

ICU cornerstone: 'triggering effort'

Rafael Fernandez  1
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ICU cornerstone: 'triggering effort'

Rafael Fernandez. Crit Care. 2003 Apr.

Abstract

In an autobiographical manner, I describe the pathophysiology of auto-PEEP (positive end-expiratory pressure) and its role as a factor that increases the work of breathing in mechanically ventilated patients.

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