Review:
Ventilator Associated Lung Injury
overall review score: 2.5
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score is between 0 and 5
Ventilator-associated lung injury refers to damage or inflammation in the lungs that can occur as a result of mechanical ventilation.
Key Features
- Barotrauma
- Volutrauma
- Atelectrauma
- Biotrauma
Pros
- Can provide life-saving respiratory support
- Helps maintain adequate oxygen levels in critically ill patients
Cons
- Risk of lung damage and inflammation
- May lead to ventilator-associated pneumonia