FIGURE 2.
Calculation of Effective PEEP/Driving pressure: an expiratory hold is performed and equilibration of pressure occurs. This is the effective PEEP. Driving pressure is PHigh – PExpiratory hold, in this case approximately 7–8 cmH2O.
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