Adjustment of positive end-expiratory pressure to body mass index during mechanical ventilation in general anesthesia: BodyVent, a randomized controlled trial

In patients requiring general anesthesia, lung-protective ventilation can prevent postoperative pulmonary complications, which are associated with higher morbidity, mortality, and prolonged hospital stay. Appl...

Source: Trials - April 26, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Helene Selpien, Christine Eimer, David Thunecke, Jann Penon, Dirk Sch ädler, Ingmar Lautenschläger, Henning Ohnesorge and Tobias Becher Tags: Study protocol Source Type: research