Peep

Peep (Medical Term)

Peep (pronounced: /pi:p/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to Positive End-Expiratory Pressure. It is a mode of ventilation in which pressure is maintained above atmospheric at the end of exhalation to increase the volume of gas remaining in the lungs.

Etymology

The term Peep is an acronym derived from the phrase Positive End-Expiratory Pressure. It was first used in the field of respiratory medicine in the 1970s.

Related Terms

• Ventilation: The process of exchange of air between the lungs and the ambient air.
• Exhalation: The process of breathing out or expelling air from the lungs.
• Inhalation: The process of breathing in or drawing air into the lungs.
• Respiratory System: The organs that allow for the inhalation of oxygen and the exhalation of carbon dioxide.
• Lung Volume: The total volume of air that the lungs can hold.
• Respiratory Medicine: The branch of medicine that deals with the causes, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases affecting the lungs.

See Also

• Mechanical Ventilation
• Respiratory Therapy
• Intensive Care Medicine

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Peep
• Wikipedia's article - Peep

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