Significados de pulmonary barotrauma en inglés

Purpose: To review critically the literature on pulmonary barotrauma in mechanically ventilated patients.

Results: Lung histology confirmed pulmonary barotrauma and inflammation.

Articles investigating the aetiology or prevention of pulmonary barotrauma were critically evaluated according to published guidelines.

This may rupture lung tissue ( pulmonary barotrauma), which can lead to gas bubbles being released into the arterial circulation (arterial gas embolism).