Is the ventilator responsible for lung and systemic inflammation?

Intensive Care Med. 2002 Jul;28(7):817-9. doi: 10.1007/s00134-002-1320-8.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Editorial

MeSH terms

  • Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / etiology*
  • Inflammation / metabolism
  • Inflammation Mediators / metabolism
  • Pneumonia / etiology*
  • Pneumonia / metabolism
  • Switzerland
  • Ventilators, Mechanical / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Inflammation Mediators