Why do we use PEEP?

• Introduction

• What is the problem with low lung volumes?

• What happens when you try to exhale below the FRC?

• What is the closing volume?

• What are the problems associated with airway collapse?

• Are there any problems associated with PEEP?

• What is “Auto PEEP”?

• How do you set the ideal level of PEEP?

• What is a recruitment maneuver?

• Key Points

This section by Patrick Neligan MD (University of Pennsylvania).