HIGH-INFLATION PRESSURE AND POSITIVE END-EXPIRATORY PRESSURE - INJURIOUS TO THE LUNG - YES

The traditional practice of using high-inflation pressure and high lev els of positive end-expiratory pressure has fallen out of favor. New m odes of mechanical ventilation have been developed that emphasize lung protection and are based on physiologic parameters. Pressure control and pressure-regulated volume control are two such modes that may be u sed in a lung-protective strategy. The early use of this technique may limit barotrauma and allow for rapid weaning.