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Effect of fixed value positive end expiratory pressure valves on canine thoracic volume and atelectasis.

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Abstract
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The objective of this study was to investigate whether a fixed 10 cm H O positive end-expiratory pressure valve would increase the aeration of, and reduce atelectasis formation in, the lungs after induction of anaesthesia in dogs undergoing thoracic CT.

Year of Publication
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2017
Journal
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The Journal of small animal practice
Volume
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58
Issue
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11
Number of Pages
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645-651
ISSN Number
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0022-4510
URL
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https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.12710
DOI
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10.1111/jsap.12710
Short Title
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J Small Anim Pract
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