Positive End Expiratory Pressure Device Setting

**Semantic type:** Conceptual Entity

**Definition:** A device setting that determines and regulates the amount of pressure delivered to the lungs to ensure alveolar pressure is above atmospheric pressure (i.e. positive pressure remains in the airways) at the end of exhalation.

**Synonyms:** - PEEP Setting - PEEPST - Positive End Expiratory Pressure Setting - Positive End Expiratory Pressure Setting