Optimal positive end-expiratory pressure to prevent anaesthesia-induced atelectasis in infants: A prospective, randomised, double-blind trial

CONCLUSION To reduce anaesthesia-induced atelectasis measured by ultrasound in healthy infants undergoing low abdominal, genitourinary or superficial regional operations, 6 cmH2O of PEEP was more effective than 3 cmH2O. PEEP of 9 cmH2O was comparable with 6 cmH2O. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier NCT03969173
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Ventilation Source Type: research