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“The Gattinoni I”, “The Gattinoni II” (models)

The Gattinoni I and Gattinoni II are models used by doctors to understand and manage patients with Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). The Gattinoni I model describes the "baby lung" concept, where only part of the lung is functional, helping tailor ventilation strategies to prevent further injury. The Gattinoni II model focuses on the "cytotoxic" phase, where lung injury is primarily due to inflammation and damage. Essentially, these models guide clinicians in adjusting ventilation settings and treatments based on the lung’s condition to improve outcomes and minimize harm.