Ohio State researchers develop a ventilator-on-a-chip model to investigate lung injuries from mechanical ventilation, identifying shear stress as the most harmful type of injury.
Researchers at The Ohio State University created a ventilator-on-a-chip model to investigate lung injuries from mechanical ventilation. This innovative device simulates lung damage in real-time using human cells, revealing that shear stress from collapsing and reopening air sacs is the most harmful type of injury. The study aims to facilitate the development of therapies for ventilator-induced lung injury, a common concern for patients with severe respiratory conditions.
September 19, 2024
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