Positive end expiratory pressure. an addition of positive airway pressure at the end of the exhalation phase. PEEP increases the baseline pressure above the ambient pressure level.
Positive end expiratory pressure. on a respirator, the constant amount of pressure exerted on the infant's lungs to keep them expanded during and after breaths.
Pressure applied during breathing out, which helps keep the lungs from collapsing while the baby is on the ventilator.
Positive End-Expiratory Pressure - Airway pressure is maintained above ambient during a machine-generated breath.
PO SITIVE END EXPIRATORY PRESSURE. Is a term for a slight back pressure to the lungs during exhalation. PEEP keeps the airways and the lungs open and recruits aveoli for improved gas exchange.
Positive End Expiration Pressure. Pressure given at the end of a mechanical breath.
positive end expiratory pressure. refers to positive pressure applied to the airway at end exhalation during mechanical positive pressure breaths. For example, 5 cm H20 PEEP would raise the baseline pressure to a + 5 cm H20 pressure rather than allowing pressure to return to zero during exhalation. The purpose of PEEP is to increase the volume of gas present in the lungs at end exhalation.
Positive End Expiratory Pressure. a method of mechanical ventilation in which pressure is maintained to increase the volume of gas remaining in the lung at the end of expiration, thus keeping alveoli open and improving gas exchange.
Peak End Expiratory Pressure. The application of positive pressure to the airways and alveoli during expiration when the patient is breathing with a mechanical ventilator; Maintains a small amount of air in the lungs, preventing complete emptying on exhalation to avoid airway collapse