The left lung was lavaged in situ with Hanks' balanced salt solution. The pooled bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid returns were analyzed for cell differentials, and the first return was analyzed for protein content. Lung cellular inflammation and total protein (a marker of lung permeability) were assessed as described previously (8).
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