Figure 1From: Positive end-expiratory pressure at minimal respiratory elastance represents the best compromise between mechanical stress and lung aeration in oleic acid induced lung injuryTime plot of Paw during the PEEP titration procedure. The baseline ventilation, with a PEEP of 5 cmH2O, and the recruitment maneuver followed by the descending PEEP titration are shown. At the end of each PEEP step, a CT scan was performed at end-expiratory (left) and end-inspiratory (right) pauses. (CT scan images from a representative animal are shown.) CT, computed tomography; Paw, airway opening pressure; PEEP, positive end-expiratory pressure.Back to article page