Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are common, costly, and increase patient
mortality. Changes to the respiratory system occur immediately on induction of general …

The development of pulmonary atelectasis is common in the surgical patient. Pulmonary
atelectasis can cause various degrees of gas exchange and respiratory mechanics …

Importance Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs), a leading cause of poor surgical
outcomes, are heterogeneous in their pathophysiology, severity, and reporting accuracy …

Background Results from retrospective studies suggest that use of neuromuscular blocking
agents during general anaesthesia might be linked to postoperative pulmonary …

Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) occur frequently and are associated with
substantial morbidity and mortality. Evidence suggests that reduction of PPCs can be …

Background: Intraoperative lung-protective ventilation has been recommended to reduce
postoperative pulmonary complications after abdominal surgery. Although the protective role …

Background Protective mechanical ventilation strategies using low tidal volume or high
levels of positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) improve outcomes for patients who have …

Background There is a need for robust, clearly defined, patient-relevant outcome measures
for use in randomised trials in perioperative medicine. Our objective was to establish …

Postoperative pulmonary complications are associated with increased morbidity, length of
hospital stay, and mortality after major surgery. Intraoperative lung-protective mechanical …

Importance An intraoperative higher level of positive end-expiratory positive pressure
(PEEP) with alveolar recruitment maneuvers improves respiratory function in obese patients …