Auto Peep and Its Implications in Ventilated Patients with Asthma

This chapter discusses the concept of auto peep in ventilated patients with asthma, where the patient's exhalation cannot fully complete before the next breath, causing excess pressure in the lungs. It explores methods to measure and treat auto peep, including setting positive end-expiratory pressure (peep) and conducting a peep titration. The chapter also highlights the importance of adjusting respiratory rate, tidal volume, and inspiratory time to improve exhalation time and prevent dead space ventilation.