Effect of low tidal volume during general anesthesia for urological procedures on lung functions

Conclusion In comparison with conventional mechanical ventilation using high tidal volume with zero PEEP and no RM: a lung protective strategy using low tidal volume with 5–10cm H2O PEEP and RM did improved lung functions in the first post-operative 24hours. The overall postoperative follow up did not show significant difference between the two groups.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Anaesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Source Type: research