Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) level to prevent expiratory flow limitation during cardiac surgery: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial (EFLcore study)

Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) level to prevent expiratory flow limitation during cardiac surgery: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial (EFLcore study)

Abstract Background Lung dysfunction commonly occurs after cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB). Randomized evidence suggests that the presence of expiratory flow limitation (EFL) in major abdominal surgery is associated with postoperative pulmonary complications. Appropriate lung recruitment and a correctl...

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Main Authors: Elena Bignami, Savino Spadaro, Francesco Saglietti, Antonio Di Lullo, Francesca Dalla Corte, Marcello Guarnieri, Giulio de Simone, Ilaria Giambuzzi, Alberto Zangrillo, Carlo Alberto Volta
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Protective ventilation, Cardiopulmonary bypass, Respiratory failure, Low tidal volume, Continuous positive airway pressure, Postoperative pulmonary complications
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-3046-0

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