Positive End-Expiratory Pressure

Preferred Label : Positive End-Expiratory Pressure;

NCIt related terms : PEEP;

NCIt definition : The pressure applied by the ventilator at the end of each breath to ensure that the alveoli are not so prone to collapse.;

Alternative definition : ACC/AHA: The maximum end-expiratory alveolar pressure above atmospheric pressure supplied to patients on invasive or noninvasive ventilation;

Details

Origin ID

C191605;

UMLS CUI

C0032740;

Semantic type(s)
- Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- PEEP [MedDRA LLT]
- Positive end-expiratory pressure [MedDRA Preferred Term]
- positive End-Expiratory pressure [MeSH concept]
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- ACC/AHA COVID-19 Appendix Variables [NCIt concept]
- ACC/AHA Cardiovascular and Noncardiovascular Complications of COVID-19 Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Appendix 9: Therapeutic and Supportive Procedures for COVID-19 Terminology [NCIt concept]
- Mechanical Support Terminology [NCIt concept]

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