Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) during anaesthesia for the prevention of mortality and postoperative pulmonary complications

Georgina Imberger, David McIlroy, Nathan Leon Pace, Jørn Wetterslev, Jesper Brok, Ann Møller

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Abstract

General anaesthesia causes atelectasis which can lead to impaired respiratory function. Positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) is a mechanical manoeuvre which increases functional residual capacity (FRC) and prevents collapse of the airways thereby reducing atelectasis. It is not known whether intra-operative PEEP alters the risk of postoperative mortality and pulmonary complications.
OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftCochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Udgave nummer9
Sider (fra-til)CD007922
ISSN1361-6137
DOI
StatusUdgivet - 1 jan. 2010

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