Canadian respiratory journal : journal of the Canadian Thoracic Society
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Comparative Study
Effects of positive end-expiratory pressure on oscillated volume during high frequency chest compression in children with cystic fibrosis.
To investigate the effects of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) on end-expiratory lung volume (EELV) and mean oscillated volume (V(osc)) during high frequency chest compression (HFCC). ⋯ Adding PEEP during HFCC prevents the decrease in EELV and increases V(osc). Therefore, PEEP may improve HFCC-induced mucus clearance in children with cystic fibrosis.