Consolidations have a protecting effect on the lung parenchyma under PEEP ventilation, while the ventrally located areas of more normal lung are most prone to the effects of barotrauma.

• 肺部的实变对peep对肺组织的损害有保护作用，但是同时，哪些位于腹侧的正常组织则更易于受到气压伤的伤害。（腹侧即靠近身体前面的译者注）