Maximal inspiratory pressure

MIP maximal inspiratory pressure (Chapter 3) macrophage inflammatory protein (-la/ 3)... 

Harik-Khan, R.I., Wise, R.A. Fozard, XL. 1998. Determinants of maximal inspiratory pressure. The Baltimore Longitudinal Study of Aging. Am J Respir Crit Care Med, 158, 1459 4. 

The shrinking or vanishing lung syndrome is defined by low limg volumes and reduction in maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximal expiratory pressures (MEP), in the absence of other thoracic manifestations of SLE. The clinical syndrome usually presents after other manifestations of SLE have been present for some time. A review of 49 cases showed that only one-third of cases had a proven myopathy (37). A high incidence of Sjogren s Syndrome A (SSA) antibodies has been noted. 

Abbreviations-. Fi02, fraction of inspired O2 PEEP, positive end-expiratory pressure HR, heart rate f/VT, frequency to tidal volume ratio MIP, maximal inspiratory pressure RR, respiratory rate PSV, pressure... 

A man of 19 years had been diagnosed with Duchenne s muscular dystrophy at 6 years and became wheelchair bound by the age of 14. He had no other symptoms beyond muscle weakness and specifically denied morning headaches or dyspnea. His VC was 44% predicted and his respiratory muscle strength was reduced, with a maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) of 28% predicted and a maximal expiratory pressure (MEP) of 13% predicted. 

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