Intrapleural pressure
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title:
Intrapleural pressure
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In physiology, intrapleural pressure refers to the pressure within the pleural cavity. Normally, the pressure within the pleural cavity is slightly less than the atmospheric pressure, which is known as negative pressure. When the pleural cavity is damaged or ruptured and the intrapleural pressure becomes greater than the atmospheric pressure, pneumothorax may ensue. Intrapleural pressure is different from intrathoracic pressure. The thoracic cavity is the space that includes the pleura, lungs, a
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Refers to the pressure within the pleural cavity
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intrapleural_pressure
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2023-09-13T11:27:48Z
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