inspiratory
adjective
in·spi·ra·to·ry
in-ˈspī-rə-ˌtȯr-ē 
ˈin(t)-sp(ə-)rə-
ˈin(t)-sp(ə-)rə-
: of, relating to, used for, or associated with inspiration
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An idealized ventilator breath cycle that highlights the key pressure parameters including positive end expiratory pressure (PEEP), driving pressure, peak inspiratory pressure (PIP), and plateau pressure.
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2020
Peak inspiratory pressure is the maximum airway pressure during inspiration.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2020
Other hallmarks of the condition are a harsh, grating sound when a patient breathes in—inspiratory stridor—and respiratory distress.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 16 May 2022
IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2020
Peak inspiratory pressure is the maximum airway pressure during inspiration.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 May 2020
Other hallmarks of the condition are a harsh, grating sound when a patient breathes in—inspiratory stridor—and respiratory distress.
—Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 16 May 2022
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inspiratory
adjective
in·spi·ra·to·ry
in-ˈspī-rə-ˌtōr-ē
ˈin(t)-sp(ə-)rə-
ˈin(t)-sp(ə-)rə-
-ˌtȯr-
: of, relating to, used for, or associated with inspiration
inspiratory muscles
the inspiratory whoop of whooping cough
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