Driving Pressure for Ventilation of Patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Angela Meier, Rebecca Sell, Atul Malhotra
Abstract
Measuring driving pressure (defined by plateau pressure minus positive end-expiratory pressure) is a useful addition to existing variables when setting mechanical ventilation, particularly in the acute respiratory distress syndrome.
Topics & Concepts
MedicinePlateau pressureAcute respiratory distressMechanical ventilationRespiratory distressPositive end-expiratory pressureVentilation (architecture)Respiratory systemAnesthesiaIntensive care medicineEmergency medicineInternal medicineLungEngineeringMechanical engineeringRespiratory Support and MechanismsNeonatal Respiratory Health ResearchCardiac Arrest and Resuscitation