Sentence examples for airways I from inspiring English sources

VEGF stimulates neovascularization at the leading edge of the branching airways, thereby connecting the development of blood vessels and airways, i.e. through the modulation of FGF signaling [22].

Thus, a direct correlation was observed between virulence for mice and the ability of each virus strain to replicate in the airways (i.e. PR8>HKx31>BJx109).

Adenoid cystic carcinoma has a predilection for the more proximal airways (i.e. distal trachea to lobar bronchi), as well as a propensity for extratracheal extension (Fig. 2).

These species are all recognized as normal flora in the airways, i.e., no pathogenic species were found on either type of ETT.

The pathophysiology of COPD is caused by inhaled noxious particles and/or gases that trigger inflammatory responses in the conducting airways, i.e. chronic bronchitis, as well as a continuous destruction of the alveolar airspaces, i.e. emphysema.

Sixteen patients were colonized by CoNS in the lower airways (i.e. the subglottic area and/or the trachea) during the study period, of whom 10 patients were colonized already at the onset of intubation.

Applying the parameters of this model, R L can be partitioned into its airway (i.e., central) component, R aw and tissue (i.e., peripheral) components, R ti.

Moreover, the airway risk assessment tools in widespread use were mostly focused on one specific aspect of a difficult airway (i.e. difficult laryngoscopy, difficult intubation).

Physiological changes in a pregnant woman's airway (i.e., tongue swelling and airway edema) make endotracheal intubation more difficult [ 9– 11].

Healthcare procedures with high potential to generate droplets and aerosols were infrequent: 5 healthcare workers (5%) reported manipulating an airway, (i.e., performing endotracheal intubation or suctioning), and 4 (4%) reported being present during administration of aerosolized medications (Table 4).

Exclusion criteria were a history or any indicator of a difficult airway (i.e. Mallampati grade >2, obesity (body mass index >30 m/kg), interincisor distance less than 4 cm), or any risk factor of pulmonary aspiration.