Pulmonary Response to Hemorragic Shock.

Abstract

Studies have shown that positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP) may induce a humorally mediated decrease in cardiac output. The agent is secreted as a result of lung stretch and acts on the heart to decrease contractility.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 24, 1978
Accession Number
ADA051313

Entities

People

  • Herbert B. Hechtman

Organizations

  • Harvard University

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arteries
  • Biomedical Research
  • Blood
  • Blood Flow
  • Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena
  • Heart
  • Medical Personnel
  • Security
  • Students
  • Surgery
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology