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| | 01/28/06 - 12:54 PM  
 
   
 
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The application of PEEP( Positive end-expiratory pressure) to mechanically ventilated person would increase INTRA CRANIAL PRESSURE.? HOW??
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| reet Forum Fanatic

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| | 01/28/06 - 10:17 PM  
 
   
 
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| | 01/28/06 - 10:27 PM  
 
   
 
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well I found out that PEEP improves hypoxemia but impedes cerebral venous return hence increasing intracranial pressure
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| | 01/28/06 - 10:50 PM  
 
   
 
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yep . ..impedes cerebral venous return cuz postive intrapleural pressure by PEEP.
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