Mesh term Ventilator-Induced Lung Injury
Browse to parent terms:Lung Injury
Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Pneumonia, Ventilator-Associated
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