New Research Links Intense Energy Bursts to Lung Damage from Ventilators

A groundbreaking study from Tulane University reveals a troubling connection between mechanical ventilation and lung injury. The researchers found that the repeated collapse and reopening of tiny alveoli—the air sacs vital for breathing—during mechanical ventilation can result in severe tissue damage.

This cycle of collapse and reopening leads to an intense release of energy that may exacerbate lung injuries. Understanding this phenomenon is crucial for improving ventilation strategies and protecting patients’ lungs.

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