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Atelectasis in relation to end-expiratory lung weight. The graph shows the atelectasis in relation to positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) level. Data are presented as weight of atelectasis in relation to total end expiratory lung weight in the basal lung slice studied. As shown, a decrease in atelectasis is seen in response to increasing PEEP. Standard error presented as bars.
