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Fig. 3

From: Intravenous superoxide dismutase as a protective agent to prevent impairment of lung function induced by high tidal volume ventilation

Fig. 3

Lung mechanics assessed at baseline and after 5 h ventilation. Post-ventilation is presented by hatched bar and baseline by open bar; direct measurements are represented by connected symbols. Five hours of LTV ventilation altered inspiratory resistance (RI), but did not significantly change chord compliance (Cchord), maximum mid-expiratory flow (MMEF), total lung capacity (TLC), vital capacity (VC) or functional residual capacity (FRC) versus the baseline. Five hours of HTV ventilation alter all parameters of lung function. Cu/Zn SOD treatment minimized deterioration of lung function. (* and # signify P < 0.05 and P < 0.001, respectively)

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