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Table 1 Ventilation parameters used in this case

From: Effect of positioning and expiratory rib-cage compression on atelectasis in a patient who required prolonged mechanical ventilation: a case report

Ventilation parameter

Value

Mode of ventilation

PC

IPAP (cmH2O)

19

EPAP (cmH2O)

8

Inspiratory time (seconds)

1.2

Rise time (seconds)

1.0

Flow trigger sensitivity (l/minute)

3

FiO2 (%)

25

  1. PC, pressure-controlled; IPAP, inspiratory positive airway pressure; EPAP, expiratory positive airway pressure; FiO2, fraction of inspired oxygen
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Journal of Medical Case Reports

ISSN: 1752-1947