Biotrauma

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Biotrauma

Biotrauma (pronounced: bio-trau-ma) is a medical term that refers to the biological response to a traumatic injury. It is often associated with mechanical ventilation, where it describes the lung injury caused by the ventilator.

Etymology

The term "biotrauma" is derived from the Greek words "bios" meaning life and "trauma" meaning wound or injury. It was first used in medical literature in the late 20th century to describe the physiological response to mechanical injury.

Definition

Biotrauma refers to the biological response to a traumatic injury, particularly in the context of mechanical ventilation. It is characterized by the release of inflammatory mediators that can lead to further lung injury, systemic inflammation, and potentially multiple organ failure.

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