Ventilator Induced Lung Injury

Author

John A. Johnson Jr.

Degree Type

Honors Capstone Project

Date of Submission

Spring 5-1-2006

Capstone Advisor

Gary F. Nieman

Honors Reader

John M. Belote, Ph.D.

Capstone Major

Biology

Capstone College

Arts and Science

Audio/Visual Component

no

Capstone Prize Winner

no

Won Capstone Funding

no

Honors Categories

Sciences and Engineering

Subject Categories

Biology | Psychology

Abstract

Severe physical-trauma can lead to the development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Currently, the only known treatment for ARDS is mechanical ventilation. However, if mechanical ventilation is applied inappropriately further injury and malfunction of the lungs may occur, and thus, causing a ventilator induced lung injury (VILI). VILI has several manifestations including volutrauma, atelectrauma, and biotrauma. These mechanisms often exacerbate one another adding further insult to the injury. The goal of this current study is to establish a stable control pig model of ARDS as a comparison for ventilatory strategies that will act in a more protective manner than an injurious manner.

Recommended Citation

Johnson Jr., John A., "Ventilator Induced Lung Injury" (2006). Renée Crown University Honors Thesis Projects - All. 622.
https://surface.syr.edu/honors_capstone/622

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