Mechanical Ventilation Induces an Inflammatory Response in Preinjured Lungs in Late Phase of Sepsis

Figure 2

Representative hematoxylin and eosin-stained 5 µm lung sections at 400x magnification. CLP at day one without MV (a), with low MV (b), and with moderate MV (c). CLP at day four without MV (d), with low MV (e), and with moderate MV (f) are shown. Lung injuries according to the scoring system are pointed with black arrow in the figures. Lung injury score is presented as bar chart on the right (g). Data are presented as mean ± SD.

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