Body Position Alters Mechanical Power and Respiratory Mechanics During Thoracic Surgery.

CONCLUSIONS: Mechanical power and lung elastance are increased in the lateral position with one-lung ventilation. Esophageal pressure monitoring may be used to follow these changes.
PMID: 31935205 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Anesthesia and Analgesia - January 15, 2020 Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Chiumello D, Formenti P, Bolgiaghi L, Mistraletti G, Gotti M, Vetrone F, Baisi A, Gattinoni L, Umbrello M Tags: Anesth Analg Source Type: research