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Respiratory Tract Diseases > Lung Diseases > Lung Injury > Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Wounds and Injuries > Thoracic Injuries > Lung Injury > Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury

Preferred term

Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury  

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Definition

  • Lung damage that is caused by the adverse effects of PULMONARY VENTILATOR usage. The high frequency and tidal volumes produced by a mechanical ventilator can cause alveolar disruption and PULMONARY EDEMA.

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Entry terms

  • Lung Injury, Ventilator-Induced

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-CN14T055-0

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