Utilization of Marginal Lung Donors with Low PaO2/FiO2 ratio and High Body Mass Index

ConclusionsThese data suggest that atelectasis in high BMI donors contributes to P/F ratios < 300 mmHg and that intraoperative lung recruitment or EVLP can allow use of lungs from these donors with good outcomes.
Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery - Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Source Type: research