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Picture of the peak inspiratory pressure and plateau pressure as measured during mechanical ventilation

Everything You Need to Know About the Plateau Pressure

December 23, 2019

The plateau pressure reflects the pressure the alveoli and small airways of the lung are exposed to during mechanical ventilation. This is sometimes referred to as the transpulmonary pressure. […]