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Figure 2 Pressure volume loops showing the effects of ventilator circuit flow on the elastic load. Note the overdistension occurring at the higher flow rate, which can be normalised when flow is decreased. PIP, Positive inspiratory pressure; PEEP, positive end expiratory pressure. Courtesy of V K Bhutani, MD.
