About The Medical Condition Positive-Pressure Respiration

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Positive-Pressure Respiration

Positive-Pressure Respiration Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Positive-Pressure Respiration Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Positive-Pressure Respiration?

A method of mechanical ventilation in which pressure is maintained to increase the volume of gas remaining in the lungs at the end of expiration, thus reducing the shunting of blood through the lungs and improving gas exchange.

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