Transpulmonary pressure
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Intrapulmonary refers to inside the lungs, specifically within the lung tissue itself. Intrapleural refers to within the pleural cavity, the space between the membranes surrounding the lungs.
Intrapulmonary pressure is the pressure inside the lung alveoli, while intrapleural pressure is the pressure in the pleural cavity. During normal breathing, intrapleural pressure is lower than intrapulmonary pressure, creating a pressure gradient that helps keep the lungs inflated.
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During quiet breathing, the intrapleural pressure decreases during inspiration as the diaphragm contracts and the thoracic cavity expands, leading to a decrease in pressure inside the lungs. During expiration, intrapleural pressure increases as the diaphragm relaxes and the thoracic cavity decreases in volume, causing an increase in pressure inside the lungs.
A simple and effective way to draw air out of the intrapleural space is by performing a procedure called thoracentesis. In this procedure, a needle is inserted into the pleural space to remove excess air or fluid. This helps re-expand the lung and relieve pressure on the chest.
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